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A bubble is building around Manchester United 's summer transfer window following weeks of positive speculation surrounding Old Trafford. When it bursts, there is sufficient reason to suspect a flurry of transfer activity will emerge under Michael Carrick .

This excludes the signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson, who already appears destined to complete a £39million switch to the Theatre of Dreams . Instead, there is a pipeline of four alternative targets ready to be snapped up amid reports of discontent at their present clubs.

This might not be the situation for said targets were United not in contention to sign them. Here, Mirror Football examines the four major moves that could materialise in the coming weeks should United demonstrate the necessary ambition in the transfer window.

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Mateus Fernandes is arguably the most prized of West Ham's cut-price offerings this summer. There is little doubt the player has what it takes to perform at Champions League level and United happen to be seeking a second midfielder alongside Ederson.

The message following the Hammers' relegation appears to be straightforward: key players are up for grabs at the right price. That, however, is precisely where the stumbling block with Fernandes lies, as reports indicate United are reluctant to match his £80m asking price.

The latest reports suggest United and Fernandes, who is also on Tottenham's radar , have already agreed personal terms . That's arguably the clearest sign yet that a player is happy to make the switch, even before a contract is signed.

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Another West Ham star who appears destined for a summer departure, Crysencio Summerville's situation is further complicated by his World Cup duties. The Dutchman found the net in both of the Netherlands ' opening two matches in North America and has subsequently enhanced his market value.

As with Fernandes, it's viewed simply as a question of 'when' rather than 'if' Summerville leaves the London Stadium this summer. Once more, Spurs are understood to be among the contenders for the £50m-rated winger , who saw his price tag double following an impressive debut campaign for West Ham despite their relegation to the Championship.

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One potential acquisition United supporters are hoping to see progress as they hunt for a new long-term answer at left-back. Lewis Hall possesses the qualities to be the next Luke Shaw and The Sun has reported he is interested in a switch to Old Trafford after allegedly falling out with manager Eddie Howe .

Shaw, 30, is poised to enter the final year of his current deal, with doubts lingering over whether he'll be handed a new contract given his persistent injury troubles. Former Chelsea youngster Hall, 21, is reportedly eager for Champions League football, which only strengthens the case for a move to United.

Tyrell Malacia failed to make his mark at left-back before Patrick Dorgu was shifted into a more advanced wide role, where he has flourished. This leaves United once again on the hunt for cover in the left-back position, though Hall would come with a hefty price tag of around £80m.

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One player who hasn't featured as prominently in the summer transfer speculation is Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall. Yet, regarding United's search for additional midfield reinforcements, the Swede has historical connections with the club after two unsuccessful trials .

Bergvall, who is representing his nation at World Cup 2026, previously trained with United during his teenage years at boyhood outfit Brommapojkarna. He also underwent trial spells with Bayern Munich and Juventus during that same period, before eventually joining Tottenham in 2024.