5 high-profile signings Manchester United could make in 2022

#3 Ruben Neves

Manchester United will pursue one of the finest deep-lying playmakers in the Premier League right now

It is an open secret that Manchester United have been on the search for a defensive midfielder over the last few months. The Red Devils missed out on Edouardo Camavinga and Saul Niguez over the summer, meaning the search continues next year.

Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves is one of the options they could be looking at. The 24-year-old ran riot in the Premier League last season, recording five goals and one assist to his name in 36 appearances in the English top flight.

He's maintained his impressive level of performance this season and has already ammassed 542 minutes on the pitch for Wolves across all competitions. It would make sense to lure him to Old Trafford next year, where he'd get the chance to connect with Portugal colleagues Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes.

#2 Declan Rice

Manchester United could sign the midfielder at a reasonable price next summer

As per recent reports, Manchester United have identified West Ham star Declan Rice as their prime midfield target for 2022. The Red Devils were among a host of clubs who tried to sign the Englishman in the summer but got repelled by the Hammers' £100 million asking price.

However, Rice could be available for a more reasonable fee next summer. The midfielder's current contract expires in 2024. He's refused to sign an extension, meaning West Ham will be under pressure to sell him at the end of the season to avoid losing him for free.

The midfielder has entered the current campaign on a brilliant note, scoring once and setting up another two in seven games across all competitions. It remains to be seen if he'll end up at Old Trafford in 2022.

#1 Erling Haaland

Manchester United are among a host of clubs monitoring the striker

Erling Haaland is on the radar of many big clubs across Europe and Manchester United is no exception. The Red Devils will surely fancy their chances of signing one of the brightest young forwards in the football world at the moment. Especially considering his release clause drops to €75 million in the summer of 2022.

At just 21 years old, Erling Haaland has already inked his name among the most prolific attackers in Europe. The Norwegian finished as the top scorer in the Champions League last season, with 10 goals to his name in eight appearances. He ended the term with an unbelievable 41 goals in 41 games for Borussia Dortmund in all competitions.

Haaland continues to impress with his eye-catching display in front of goal. So far this season, the striker has bagged 11 goals and four assists in eight games for the Bundesliga giants across all fronts. It remains to be seen if Manchester United can convince him to switch to Old Trafford next year.