Manchester United set to bring world-class forward in this summer – on ingenious problem-solving deal: report

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag arrives prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on May 13, 2023 in Manchester, England.
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Manchester United might just have found a brilliant way to sign two top forwards this summer – and still have enough for other signings.

With uncertainty over the ownership at Old Trafford and manager Erik ten Hag wanting to replace the entire spine of the team, the Red Devils have to work to a tight budget. Mason Mount has joined in midfield but Ten Hag would like another goalkeeper, a defender and at least one new forward before the window closes.

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Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.