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Liam Wood

Kalvin Phillips can spark unplanned Manchester United change for Scott McTominay

Change is on the horizon at Manchester United as Erik ten Hag prepares to step into the dugout, while attentions have already switched to the players that might - or might not - join the Dutchman as he strives to restore former glories at Old Trafford and beyond.

Ralf Rangnick suggested United might need open-heart surgery when it comes to their squad moving forward. An extreme take from the man who will hold the post until the end of this season, but supporters would tend to agree at the very least that cosmetic alterations are needed to finally bring the good times back.

Upgrades are required in several positions, except for between the posts where David de Gea has been imperious as he closes in on a fifth Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award. The elephant in the room for summer recruitment, meanwhile, could be billed as an elephant in the engine room.

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