Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement to sign a new left-back for Erik ten Hag’s team in the upcoming summer transfer window. The player himself has confirmed the move on social media.

Manchester United has experienced disappointing summer transfer windows since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, with high-profile signings often failing to deliver the desired results and performances.

However, this summer holds significant importance for the club, as co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe aims to introduce a new model, potentially appointing Dan Ashworth as sporting director from Newcastle United. The intention is to improve player identification and recruitment, replacing underwhelming and costly signings with high-potential recruits.

Exciting targets are reportedly being lined up across various positions, including a potential reunion between Ten Hag and Frenkie de Jong, who previously worked together at Ajax. The Barcelona midfielder is considered a major target for the United manager, although his availability is uncertain.

During their recent 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace, Manchester United felt the impact of Michael Olise, who scored twice against them. The Frenchman has been linked with a summer move to Old Trafford, but Aston Villa is reportedly ahead in the race to secure his signature.

While Andre Onana has improved in goal for Manchester United after a shaky start, the club may be considering a superior replacement for him. Alex Remiro, the Spanish goalkeeper from Real Sociedad, is reportedly a target, having made 41 appearances in La Liga and the Champions League this season.

In terms of left-back reinforcements, young prospect Dante Plunkett has announced on Instagram that he has agreed to join Manchester United. Plunkett, who emerged from Aston Villa’s academy and had a successful trial period, may not be an immediate part of the first-team setup next season but represents an exciting addition to United’s young talent pool.

Manchester United has often prioritized signing aging players rather than investing in prospects for the future since the post-Ferguson era. The hope is that Plunkett will develop through the club’s youth system and, given injury concerns surrounding Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, he may even be called upon sooner than expected.