£68m Crystal Palace hero signs and 52-goal striker in rumoured Man Utd XI if they win Europa League trophy -Reports

£68m Crystal Palace hero signs and 52-goal striker in rumoured Man Utd XI if they win Europa League trophy -Reports

How Man Utd could line up next season if they get their hands on the Europa League trophy

Manchester United are just a few days away from their date with destiny as they prepare to face off against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.

Both sides are hovering just above the drop zone and could have easily found themselves in a relegation scrap if it wasn’t for the poor standard of the newly promoted teams, but one of them will secure a place in the Champions League next season if they come out on top in Bilbao.

Ruben Amorim does not believe Europa League success would be enough to salvage their dreadful season, but he is more than aware of the financial incentive of winning the historic trophy to provide his side with a vital boost in terms of transfer activity in the summer window.

The Portuguese inherited this team from Erik ten Hag and is expected to spend big to mould the team in his image ahead of the 2025/26 season.

With that in mind, Manchester World takes a look at how the Red Devils could line up next term if the best scenario for them does happen and they win the Europa League.

Diogo Costa has enjoyed an excellent season for FC Porto and is widely reported to be a top target for Man Utd.

1. GK: Diogo Costa (signing)
Diogo Costa has enjoyed an excellent season for FC Porto and is widely reported to be a top target for Man Utd.

One of the better signings from Erik ten Hag’s final summer at the club. Teenager Leny Yoro has enjoyed a steady first campaign despite all the chaos that this season has brought.

2. CB: Leny Yoro
One of the better signings from Erik ten Hag’s final summer at the club. Teenager Leny Yoro has enjoyed a steady first campaign despite all the chaos that this season has brought.

Ousmane Diomande was a rock at the back during Ruben Amorim’s time in Portugal and has blossomed into one of the very best defenders in that division.

He’s only 21-years-old, good with his feet, and is reported to be leaning towards United ahead of potential rivals.

3. CB: Ousmane Diomande (signing)
Ousmane Diomande was a rock at the back during Ruben Amorim’s time in Portugal and has blossomed into one of the very best defenders in that division. He’s only 21-years-old, good with his feet, and is reported to be leaning towards United ahead of potential rivals.

Matthijs de Ligt has expererience of playing at the top level with Bayern Munich, Juventus and Ajax. He has thrived in a back three throughout his career and will hope for improved performances at Old Trafford next term.

4. CB: Matthijs de Ligt
Matthijs de Ligt has expererience of playing at the top level with Bayern Munich, Juventus and Ajax. He has thrived in a back three throughout his career and will hope for improved performances at Old Trafford next term.

5. LB: Patrick Dorgu
The youngster only arrived at the club in January and is expected to play a big part in the team next season

6. RWB: Amad Diallo
Amad Diallo has been one of United’s most productive attacking players when fit this season. He’s renowned for his exceptional workrate and speed – and remains a key player for the club

7. CM: Kobbie Mainoo
England international Kobbie Mainoo enjoyed an exceptional breakout campaign last term but has struggled with injuries this time around. He still has bags of potential and will hope to establish himself as a first team regular once again

8. CM: Bruno Fernandes
The club captain and argubaly the club’s finest player in the post Sir Alex Ferguson era. Bruno Fernandes has been Man Utd’s best player by some distance this season and is crucial to Amorim’s hopes of turning things around.

9. CAM: Matheus Cunha (signing)
Wolves star Matheus Cunha is understood to be interested in a move to Manchester United and has a release clause of £62.5m

10. CAM: Eberechi Eze (signing)
Eberechi Eze wrote his name into the history books with a winner in the FA Cup final against Manchester City. He’s understood to have a release clause of £68m and has the talent to thrive at the highest level

11. ST: Viktor Gyokeres (signing)
The dream centre frward signing from a Man Utd perspective. Swedish international Gyokeres has smashed in 52 goals across all competitions this season and has been linked with a reunion with Ruben Amorim this summer.