
New names emerge as Man Utd midfield plans ramp up
Man Utd eyes Bournemouth's Adams and Scott for midfield rebuild
Manchester United is planning a £173 million overhaul of their squad, targeting several Serie A players including Sandro Tonali to strengthen their midfield.
Tonali plus four Serie A players linked with 173m Man United overhaul
Manchester United are planning to strengthen their midfield this summer, and several Serie A stars, as well as Italy international Sandro Tonali, have been linked with a move to Old Trafford.
BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 26: Sandro Tonali of Italy celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates Mateo Retegui and Moise Kean during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Italy and Northern Ireland at Stadio di Bergamo on March 26, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
UK media outlets (via Manchester Evening News) are reporting that Manchester United are ready to invest £150m (circa €173m) in new signings this summer, with a specific aim on central midfield.
Italian transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà has claimed that both the Red Devils and Atletico Madrid are interested in midfielder , with the Colchoneros seemingly slightly ahead in the race, having already offered
Several Serie A stars, including Sandro Tonali, are linked to Manchester United's planned squad overhaul.
Manchester United is planning to spend £173 million on new players to strengthen their squad.
Manchester United is specifically looking to strengthen their midfield this summer.

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Atalanta, however, aim to get at least €40m from the Brazilian’s sale in the summer, so the race to secure his signature remains wide open.
Italy and Newcastle midfielder Tonali has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford, but other top Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester City, are also considering a move for the ex-Milan star.
Last month, Tuttosport reported that even Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners had attracted interest from both the Red Devils and Galatasaray.
Manchester United are also looking for attacking reinforcements with Milan stars Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic both reported to be on their agenda.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 11: Thomas Thiesson Kristensen of Udinese Calcio and Christian Pulisic of AC Milan compete for the ball during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
United reportedly scouted Leao during a 0-0 draw against Juventus two weeks ago, and Gazzetta reported last week that the Premier League giants are eager to offer Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee or Marcus Rashford in a potential player-plus cash swap deal.
According to Calciomercato.it is understood that Manchester United are also attracted to Pulisic’s versatility, but are aware that Milan won’t sell the USMNT captain for less than €60m.