Erik ten Hag enjoyed a successful first season at Manchester United, with the Dutchman also preparing for the FA Cup final this weekend.
But that will not stop the Red Devils boss from leading another squad overhaul in the summer transfer window. If he is able to sign his main targets, Ten Hag could end up buying at least four new players who would slot straight into his starting line-up.
Several areas of weakness have become apparent over the course of the campaign, not least in defence and up-front. Ten Hag is likely to prioritise those two positions as soon as the window opens, with Harry Kane leading his shopping list.
Kane scored 30 Premier League goals for Tottenham this term, with only Erling Haaland scoring more. He is well on the way to breaking Alan Shearer's record for goals scored in the top-flight in total.
But his stunning record in front of goal has not been matched by success on the trophy front. And with his contract expiring in just one year's time, the situation appears ripe for United to attempt a move.
If such a move is successful, Kane would slot straight into the centre-forward spot in Ten Hag's system. He would certainly be a mjor upgrade on Wout Weghorst and Anthony Martial and would likely transform United into perrenial trophy contenders.
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Getty Images)There could also be a big change at the other end of the pitch, with David de Gea still yet to sign a new contract. The Spaniard's current deal will expire at the end of the season and even if he does extend his stay, Ten Hag is likely to sign a new keeper.
That could come in the form of Porto's Diogo Costa, who is expected to be on the move this summer. Costa has starred in Portugal, with United recently sending scouts to watch him in action.
Costa would not be the only change in the defensive areas, with a new right-back also likely to be signed. Jeremie Frimpong appears to be Ten Hag's top target, with the Bayer Leverkusen star edging closer to moving to Old Trafford.
With United having been mostly solid in defence when able to pick their best starters, Ten Hag could continue to select Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane as his first-choice centre-back pairing.
Luke Shaw impressed when deployed as an emergency centre-back, but should instead be allowed to thrive at left-back. In midfield United have looked at their best with Casemiro and Christian Eriksen, with that pairing likely to continue to be picked by Ten Hag.
There could be changes further forward, with Mason Mount appearing to be a top target of Ten Hag's. Mount looks set to leave Chelsea, with United one of the frontrunners to sign the England international.
If that happens, it could lead to a change in tactics, with Mount joining Casemiro and Eriksen in central midfield. Bruno Fernandes would be then be handed a free role in attacking midfield.
That would mean a slight change in assignment for Marcus Rashford, who would then join Kane leading the line. Rashford finished as United's top scorer this season and would form a superstar partnership with the England captain.
Potential Man Utd starting line-up: Diogo Costa; Jeremie Frimpong, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw; Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Mason Mount; Bruno Fernandes; Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford
