Man Utd could make moves for 5 players this week after major financial boost

Manchester United have strengthened their summer transfer budget after securing Champions League qualification. That means the recruitment team can begin planning for next season straight away. Following a disappointing 2024/25 campaign under the management of Ruben Amorim , in which the club ended up 15th in the Premier League , Michael Carrick has restored European football to Old Trafford . The Englishman replaced Amorim in January and has claimed victory in 10 of his 14 matches at the helm . United are now third in the table and have already guaranteed a place in the Champions League with three fixtures remaining. Qualification will net the club and minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe a welcome £16million, and the deeper they progress next term, the greater their earnings. United could generate upwards of £100m from participation in the Champions League and are virtually guaranteed to earn £50m based on UEFA's value pillar which could help finance some summer acquisitions, as Mirror Football examines players who could be approached ahead of the window opening. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page The Daily Mail reports that United could invest £150m on three new midfielders this summer, with one of them potentially being West Ham 's Mateus Fernandes. The Portuguese talent has been linked with a switch to Old Trafford in recent weeks . West Ham signed Fernandes for £38m from relegated Southampton last summer, with United reportedly keeping tabs on him prior to that transfer. With the Hammers now facing their own relegation battle, interest in the 21-year-old could intensify significantly. Fernandes would likely seek an exit from the London Stadium should West Ham drop down and United could begin laying the foundations for a potential summer swoop in advance. One of the Premier League's most exciting talents is Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers. The England forward arrived at Villa Park in 2024 for £8m and has been nothing short of a sensation. Now 23, Rogers has attracted admiring glances from across the top flight , despite penning a new long-term contract with his current club in November 2025. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that United regard Rogers as a potential successor to Bruno Fernandes and he is the club's top target this summer. They could move quickly for a player whose valuation is reportedly in the region of £86m. Bolstered by a reported £150m midfield war chest, Newcastle's Sandro Tonali could also be targeted. The Italian was linked with a surprise departure from St James' Park back in January. Reports indicate he is keen to remain in England should he move on this summer, which appears increasingly likely as the Manchester Evening News understands the 25-year-old has emerged as a leading candidate to fill the void left by Casemiro, who is due to depart at the season's end. However, with Spanish outlet Diario AS reporting that Real Madrid have registered an interest in Tonali , Ratcliffe and Co. could move swiftly to set the wheels in motion sooner rather than later. Brighton star Carlos Baleba was the subject of intense transfer speculation last summer. Yet with funds splashed out on the likes of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, any pursuit was put on hold. The Cameroonian hasn't had the greatest of campaigns for the Seagulls, but with Casemiro heading for the exit and Manuel Ugarte another who could follow suit, United's appetite could be rekindled. According to The Athletic , United may open negotiations for Baleba and begin their assault with a £50m bid. Personal terms are not thought to present any obstacle. Another player United may need to chase with some urgency is Sporting CP's Maxi Araujo. The left-back has been a standout performer for the Portuguese outfit this season. Following a series of impressive showings in the Champions League for Sporting, Araujo has attracted interest from a string of top clubs. These reportedly include Arsenal , Manchester City and Chelsea , alongside other European heavyweights. United also feature on that list and if they are serious about landing the 26-year-old, valued at a reported £43m, they would be wise to act promptly and initiate their approach.