Free agents Man Utd should target in the 2024 summer transfer window

Jadon Sancho's return to Borussia Dortmund on loan this January rather sums up Manchester United's recent transfer business.

The Red Devils have lacked a defined strategy in the market, often signing talented players with no cohesive plan on how to utilise their qualities once they arrive at Old Trafford. This has not only had a negative impact on the pitch, but also on the club's bank balance.

As a result, not only will Man Utd have to look to offload a number of players next summer, but they will also have to be savvy in the transfer market. Looking at the pool of free agents currently floating around Europe's elite leagues may be one solution, especially when it comes to beefing up the periphery of the squad.

Here are five free agents Erik ten Hag could target in the 2024 summer transfer window.

A man that has come close to joining Man Utd in the past, Adrien Rabiot may once again be on the Red Devils' radar. The Juventus midfielder's current deal expires in late June, with no official contract extension in place with the Italian giants just yet.

While there are rumours suggesting the 28-year-old may commit his future to Juve soon, Man Utd can conduct talks with the Frenchman this January about a pre-contract agreement.

Rabiot has often been a much-maligned figure in Italy given the inconsistent nature of his performances, but the midfielder really blossomed in Turin last season. He was one of Juventus' standout players during a difficult campaign and has been integral for the Serie A side in their title bid this term.

The former Paris Saint-Germain academy product would certainly help bolster Man Utd's iffy midfield, Rabiot boasting plenty of technical qualities. However, he does seem the sort of character that may