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5 players Manchester United should sign this summer

By Harvey Cruz

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Paul Pogba of Manchester United celebrates his sides victory after The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on April 21, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Paul Pogba of Manchester United celebrates his sides victory after The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on April 21, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /
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GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY – MARCH 03: Max Meyer of Schalke runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC at Veltins-Arena on March 3, 2018 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The match between Schalke and Berlin ended 1-0. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)
GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY – MARCH 03: Max Meyer of Schalke runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC at Veltins-Arena on March 3, 2018 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The match between Schalke and Berlin ended 1-0. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images) /

2. Max Meyer

This one is straight out of left field, but makes more sense than you think.

Meyer was recently suspended by Schalke, and is set to leave the club in the summer. The 22-year-old is crafty, normally playing as a number 10, he’s had to play deeper in Domenico Tedesco’s 3-4-3 system. He’s had an underwhelming season after playing 24 games without scoring and assisting in any.

A change of scenery will help, and United could be that team for him to flourish. Should Mourinho go with the 4-2-3-1, Meyer can fit in as either a holding midfielder or a number 10 behind Lukaku. In a 4-3-3, he’ll be the box-to-box midfielder cover that’ll look to drive at the heart of his opponents.

With his contract expiring in the summer, it sounds logical for United to take the chance to bring in Meyer on a free. Plus, depth is a necessity in midfield and is key to Manchester United fighting for trophies.

This team is in need of a mass exodus, some new fresh faces are in need making an instant impact. Now as mentioned before, this is straight out of left field. It’s unlikely a move happens, but it’d be smart to take a chance on this. Imagine all the gloating Mourinho would do if Meyer was sparkling under him, all on a free transfer.

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