Manchester United are expected to be one of the busiest clubs in the Premier League this summer after securing Champions League football for next season.
Michael Carrick wants major improvements across several positions. The Red Devils are prepared for a demanding campaign involving both domestic and European football.
Midfield remains a huge priority with Casemiro heading towards the exit. Also, there is a growing uncertainty surrounding Manuel Ugarte’s future at Old Trafford.
United have already monitored several midfielders across Europe, but recruitment staff are also quietly assessing attacking options behind the scenes.
The club want more depth in forward areas after relying heavily on a small group of attackers during key parts of the season.
A new left-sided attacker is already under consideration to compete with Matheus Cunha.
Now, United scouts have also started closely following a young Brazilian striker who is attracting attention across Europe.
According to CentreDevils, Manchester United have monitored Kaua Elias of Shakhtar Donetsk. The teenager only arrived at Shakhtar last season.
But he has already built a strong reputation because of his performances at the youth international level with Brazil.
Several Premier League clubs reportedly view him as one of the most exciting young forwards currently developing outside Europe’s top five leagues.
The Red Devils admire his movement, technical quality and long-term potential. At this stage, however, there is no indication the club are preparing an immediate move.
The situation could change later in the transfer window if Joshua Zirkzee leaves the club this summer.
Benjamin Sesko still remains one of United’s priority striker targets, but Carrick reportedly wants more attacking depth throughout the squad.
Elias is only one of several young forwards currently under observation as United continue expanding their recruitment focus beyond Europe’s biggest leagues.
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