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Alex James & Matthew Abbott

Four Manchester United players must prove they belong in Erik ten Hag's rebuild

Manchester United will hope for a strong end to the season and more silverware for the trophy cabinet but attention is already turning to the summer and what comes next.

Erik ten Hag has shown he's capable of turning United back into a force again, having lifted the Carabao Cup already this term, while the FA Cup and Europa League remain realistic targets. But United are in need of reinforcements and will be seeking a striker and central midfielder to bolster the ranks ahead of 2023-24.

That means some inevitable squad shaking and there is a clutch of players on the fringes of things at Old Trafford who will want to ensure they remain part of the rebuild. Opportunities to stake their claim may be hard to come by over the coming weeks as United fight on three fronts, but the summer tour to the USA will offer players a chance to stake their claim. It's a make or break summer for the following four United players.

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