Liverpool have ambitious plans for the summer transfer window after winning the Premier League title, and work is underway to bolster their squad. However, Manchester United are emerging as a significant foe for the Reds in the market.
Arne Slot wants to carry out major surgery on the squad over the summer transfer window and has identified key areas that need strengthening.
Sporting director Richard Hughes has already gone into business to lay down groundwork on several deals, and the club are expecting to bring in as many as five new signings.
However, Manchester United, despite their struggles in recent years, are set to give Liverpool a significant hurdle to overcome in pursuit of certain players this summer.
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Manchester United will emerge as a big problem for Liverpool
Liverpool are the Premier League champions, and are, of course, the more attractive destination compared to Manchester United, who are in the bottom half of the league table.
However, it has been claimed that winning the Europa League is going to be a game-changer for Manchester United if they get it done in the next couple of weeks.
Despite being woeful in the league, winning the competition would gain them a backdoor entry into next season’s Champions League.
According to Football Insider, Manchester United will have around £75m extra to spend on players if they qualify for Europe’s elite club competition.
The Red Devils were expected to back Ruben Amorim with significant funds in the summer, regardless of whether they qualified for the Champions League.
Manchester United, with extra money, will be a problem for Liverpool as both clubs have certain common targets this summer.
They have their eyes on Liverpool targets such as Victor Osimhen, Xavi Simons and Ederson.
