Manchester United is preparing for an active summer transfer campaign, in which the club's manager, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has identified the key areas of strengthening. The Athletic reports this.

The main priority for the Mancunians is the center of the field. Members of the club, including Omar Berrada, Jason Wilcox and Christopher Wiwell, are already forming a shortlist of candidates. Among them is Brighton's struggling Carlos Baleba, who is highly rated for his workmanship, ball selection and passability..

Also, the sphere of interest of Manchester United will lose Aurelien Chuameni from Real Madrid and Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The club plans to sign at least two central midfielders, which may complement the young Kobby Maine, who is close to extending his contract.

To finance transfers, Mancunians are ready to separate from several Gravians, according to Manuel Ugarte. Casemiro will also be deprived of the team.

In addition to strengthening the midfield, Manchester United are also looking at options to improve their defense. One of the candidates is Tottenham manager Mikki van de Ven, who calls for problems in the center of the injury protection of Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt.