Man United dream squad for 2026/27 as Anderson signs, Rashford replaced and £44m star joins

Man United dream squad for 2026/27 as Anderson signs, Rashford replaced and £44m star joinsManchester United's summer transfer plans could see a major squad overhaul in 2026CommentsSportopinionTom Sunderland Sports writer07:00, 22 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesElliot Anderson's arrival would be among the best possible move Manchester United could conduct this summer(Image: 2026 Getty Images)A wave of change is anticipated at Manchester United this summer, with a decision looming over Michael Carrick's future. And having witnessed a resurgence under the club legend's stewardship, attention now shifts to what business might be conducted in the transfer window.‌It's already known Casemiro will be among those departing when his deal runs out at the end of June. However, uncertainty remains over whether club captain Bruno Fernandes will stay following a Player of the Season-worthy campaign.‌Marcus Rashford's situation and whether he makes his Barcelona loan permanent will also prove a major talking point in the weeks ahead. Here, Mirror Football examines what other transactions could take place in a dream scenario at Old Trafford.‌Anderson rejects Man CityOne such priority concerns the requirement for reinforcements in central midfield. To that end, beating Manchester City to the signature of Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson would be a coup of the highest order.FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageAll indications at present point to Anderson being likely bound for City this summer. The player is understood to favour a switch to the Etihad over Old Trafford, even despite the turnaround job Carrick has successfully orchestrated to date.‌READ MORE: Marcus Rashford Barcelona transfer could be impacted by 'second meeting'READ MORE: Man Utd news: Michael Carrick's transfer plan as permanent manager verdict deliveredIn an ideal world, however, United would secure the player first and re...