Manchester United: 3 Championship players the Red Devils should sign in the summer

Manchester United finished 6th in the Premier League this season, 32 points behind Champions Manchester City and also missed out on Champions League football for next season. The Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows he has a massive job in the summer of rebuilding this Manchester United squad in order to close the gap between them and the league leaders next season.

Manchester United's recruitment in recent years has been absolutely shambolic, to say the least. Instead of strengthening specific positions with quality players on the pitch, they have spent millions on marquee players, who have turned out to be flops. This summer would be massive for Manchester United and they cannot afford to get the recruitment wrong this time around.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Mike Phelan are looking to move away from marquee signings and are scouting young players who are hungry for success and that will fit their philosophy. And if they want to find such players, the Championship is the perfect place.

There are some incredibly young, talented players proving their mettle in the Championship this season, and the Red Devils need to keep a close eye on them. Here are 3 Championship player the Red Devils should sign in the summer:

#3 Jarrod Bowen (Hull City)

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Hull City has given some good players to the Premier League teams such as Andrew Robertson, Robert Snodgrass and Harry Maguire in recent years, all of whom have transformed into world-class players.

And 22-year-old Jarrod Bowen could be the next in line. The young Englishman has had an incredible season in the Championship with The Tigers, scoring 22 goals and providing 4 assists. Bowen has been playing on the right side of a midfield four for Hull this season but can play in the number 10 position as well. The youngster is a brilliant finisher and possesses the ability to put the ball in the back of the net from long range.

Jarod Bowen could be a perfect fit for Manchester United. They desperately need a right-winger to play with a little more width on the pitch and the Englishman will comfortably slot into that position.

He also fits the profile of the kind of players Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to sign in the summer; he's young, possesses great work ethic and is hungry for success. Bowen can transform into a world-class player at United and will be a no-risk signing for the Red Devils.

#2 Daniel James (Swansea City)

United have been linked with James in recent times

Daniel James has been really impressive in the Championship for Swansea this season, scoring 4 goals and providing 7 assists. The 21-year-old Welshman has got blistering pace and can outrun even the quickest of defenders.

James can play on both wings and can cross the ball with either foot. The youngster has been averaging 2.6 shots per game, 1.3 dribbles and 1.2 key passes per game in the Championship this season. He was called up for the Welsh National Team by manager Ryan Giggs after producing a string of impressive performances for Swansea City.

Daniel James has been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent weeks, with reports suggesting that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is interested in bringing the young Welshman to Old Trafford. The 21-year-old will bring incredible pace to the United front line, which will compliment Solskjaer's counter-attacking football.

#1 Jack Grealish (Aston Villa)

Jack Grealish has been one of the best players in the Championship this season. The 22-year-old has been Aston Villa's talisman this season and has carried them into the play-off finals.

The Englishman has scored 6 goals and provided 7 assists so far this season, but what is more impressive is his build up play. Grealish has been averaging 2.1 shots, 2.4 key passes and 1.8 dribbles in the Championship this season. He can play as a number 10 as well as a number 8.

There is uncertainty regarding the future of Juan Mata and if the Spaniard leaves in the summer, Manchester United will need a replacement; and Jack Grealish can be the one to replace the midfield maestro.

He will add creativity and versatility in the middle of the park, as well as add goals from the midfield. Manchester United display their best football when they play with a number 10 and Jack Grealish could be the player who can unlock this Manchester United side.

Edited by Debjyoti Samanta