But Declan Rice, Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic are all in United’s thoughts as they prepare to strengthen in that area of their squad.
Budget permitting, Ten Hag would love United to sign a new goalkeeper.
Though David De Gea is primed to pen a fresh contract with the club, there are doubts over the Spain international’s suitability to his manager’s system.
And a new centre-back could arrive, with Napoli star Kim Min-jae being linked.
Meanwhile, Ten Hag recently confirmed he was in the dark over how much he’ll have to spend this summer.
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