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Manchester United’s pursuit of a new winger has taken a sharp twist with a transfer expert offering three major updates on the club’s primary targets.

Flying Wingers

The Red Devils are prioritising an overhaul of the midfield unit this summer, with Casemiro set to depart and the form of Manuel Ugarte ensuring the 24-year-old may join the Brazilian through the exit door.

However, a left-winger is also high on the agenda as the departure of Ruben Amorim – along with his ‘wingerless’ 3-4-2-1 system – has reignited the need for flying wide men at Old Trafford.

United’s first-choice option to upgrade the midfield is Nottingham Forest powerhouse Elliot Anderson, who is arguably the best midfielder not playing for a top six team in England. Brighton dynamo Carlos Baleba and Crystal Palace maestro Adam Wharton are also leading contenders.

All three players are expected to cost up to £100 million, however, with United believed to want to sign two, though cheaper alternatives on the continent are also under consideration.

This leaves little room in the budget for one of Europe’s premier wing wizards, such as RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande – with the German club...