Man Utd news: Arsenal enter race for transfer target as Thomas Tuchel backed for job

Manchester United are going out quietly this season but Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants the summer transfer window to start with a bang.

The Red Devils' drab 1-1 draw at home to second-bottom Burnley on Saturday summed up what's been a hugely disappointing campaign for boss Erik ten Hag, whose side - regardless of who's managing it - will go without Champions League football next season. Co-owner Ratcliffe has already made sweeping changes above Ten Hag, so now the question of who'll be in the dugout come August is looming large.

But to have any success in 2024-25, United's manager will need to be backed in the transfer market with plenty of incomings and outgoings. Ratcliffe and co have already identified key a position which they want to strengthen - but they've got competition from a rival.

Here's a round-up of the latest news from Old Trafford.

Manchester United want to sign a centre-back this summer and Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi is among at the top names on their shortlist. The 23-year-old England international joins Wolves skipper Max Kilman on the Red Devils' radar, according to the Times, but rivals Arsenal are also interested in Guehi.

The former Chelsea defender has spent the past three seasons at Selhurst Park and steadily improved his pedigree. Palace would demand £55m for his services, giving Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co something to ponder in the coming weeks before the season ends and Premier League clubs lock in for the summer window.

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel insists that outgoing Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel should be in the conversation to become the Red Devils' new manager. Although Erik ten Hag remains in his post, speculation is growing over how long the Dutchman will be in charge after a