The top priority is Carlos Baleba, a midfielder from Brighton, who was considered for a move to United in the summer but was priced out.

Other players on the list include Conor Gallagher, a midfielder from Atletico Madrid and a former Chelsea player, as well as Adam Wharton, a young midfielder from Crystal Palace, and Elliot Anderson, a young midfielder from Nottingham Forest.

The list also includes Andrey Santos, a young midfielder from Chelsea, who is seen as a promising player but has struggled to secure a regular starting position this season.