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Manchester United have taken a big surge under the management of club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Norwegian led the Manchester outfit to a remarkable winning streak and perhaps regained the belief of the fans, who the club had arguably lost when Manchester United was undergoing difficult times under the management of Jose Mourinho.
Manchester United defeated Paris Saint-Germain by three goals to one at the Parc des Princes and pulled out an incredible comeback to qualify for the quarter-finals after trailing by 0-2 in the first leg of UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie.
They did have a recent dip in their form as the Red Devils suffered the first League loss under the management of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer against Arsenal and were knocked out of the FA Cup competition by Wolves in quick succession. However, they are still very much in the top four race.
Manchester United are yet to confirm their permanent manager but however, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appears to the undisputed favourite for the post.
In order to challenge for some major trophies, Manchester United could opt to add the essence of perfectionism in every department and accordingly could be in for a big investment in the transfer market this summer.
On that note, let us take a look at five high profile players Manchester United could sign in the summer transfer window.
#5 Kalidou Koulibaly
Senegalese rock-solid center back Kalidou Koulibaly is widely hailed as one of the best defenders in the world after numerous colossal displays for his side Napoli in the recent past.
Manchester United are not the only side interested in availing his upmarket services, and a host of European elite sides have been keeping an eye on him since long.
His stats of 1.8 tackles and 1.4 interceptions outlines his defensive potential, but apart from that, he does have attributes such as good agility, immense composure on the ball and good distribution.
If Manchester United are ready to splash a gigantic amount of cash this summer, there is one man who is arguably the perfect fit and it's him, Kalidou Koulibaly.
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#4 Jadon Sancho
The 18-year old English prodigy Jadon Sancho is enjoying a remarkable season with Borussia Dortmund and is widely hailed as one of the most talented young footballers in the world.
He left Manchester City for Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund in 2017 in order to have substantial game time. Jadon Sancho has been in scintillating form in Bundesliga this season having scored 8 goals and provided as many as 15 assists so far in the 2018-19 campaign.
The Manchester outfit has been linked with the winger from the past couple of months while recent reports state that Red Devils are preparing a bumper offer for the youngster. Jadon Sancho could be an ideal long term solution for both the wing positions at Manchester United but may face stiff competition from rivals.
#3 Bruno Fernandes
The 24-year-old box-to-box midfield cameo and Sporting's captain Bruno Fernandes is the latest figure to make Manchester United's summer wishlist.
The 24-year-old Portuguese is the standout performer in Primeira Liga this season. He has already netted 13 goals and has 10 assists to his name. He has made 11 international appearances for Portugal.
Bruno Fernandes could form a formidable midfield partnership with Paul Pogba next season if his Manchester United deal gets materialized.
#2 Harry Maguire
Manchester United are reported to have a keen interest in signing Leicester City's defender Harry Maguire and they did unsuccessfully table a bid for England international in the past transfer window.
However, the latest reports claim that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged Manchester United to revive their interest in signing Harry Maguire.
Harry Maguire had an amazing World Cup with England and is arguably one of the best defenders in the Premier League. Manchester United has conceded as many as 40 goals so far in Premier League, the most in the 'big six'. Maguire has a worthwhile experience of playing in the Premier League and could be the ideal solution to Manchester United's defensive woes.
#1 Antoine Griezmann
Manchester United have emerged amongst the favourites to land World-Cup winner Antoine Griezmann, who turned down the opportunity to join Barcelona last summer.
The prolific forward has won numerous honours with Atletico Madrid in the recent past and has been one of the standout footballers of the recent times.
Griezmann has netted 18 goals and provided 8 assists in all competitions so far this season. The reports in Spain further state that he wants to leave the Spanish outfit and surely he won't be short of suitors.
Antoine Griezmann would join his French teammates, the likes of Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba if he were to join Manchester United.
