Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, should be given money to spend on the team this summer, and the Dutchman might make a new striker his top goal.

He might also want to add another talented midfielder to the group, though. The Red Devils may want to take a look at these three young French talents during the upcoming transfer season.

Nice, Khephren Thuram

Thuram is presently playing for Nice’s first team in his fourth season and has been receiving praise for his efforts. He recently received his first call-up to the France national team at the age of 22.

Both central midfield and defensive midfield are positions that the midfielder can perform in. His strong passing accuracy (87%) and capacity for producing crucial opportunities have attracted attention.

The Ligue 1 team, which is making a late run for a European spot, has received contributions from the Frenchman in the form of two goals and eight assists. Nice has estimated his present worth at €40 million.

Borussia Monchengladbach’s Manu Kone

By profession, Kone is more of a defensive midfielder. For the German team, the 21-year-old has been virtually constant and has excelled with his defensive efforts.

In the Bundesliga this season, the youthful player has won an astounding 7.4 duels per match. Additionally, he has completed nearly two takeaways per game and won 2.9 tackles.

Kone has maintained control of the situation thus far (87% of passes have been finished). If Scott McTominay left the team, he could be a top-notch Casemiro backup.

Monchengladbach intends to demand at least €50 million in exchange for his services.

Lyon’s Rayan Cherki

Cherki is an attacking midfielder by profession, whereas Kone and Thuram play in the center of the park. He has made almost 100 appearances for Lyon across all categories at the age of 19.

The youngster has played 29 times this season, scoring four goals and dishing out four assists. If United can outbid the competitors to sign him, he might be considered a capable replacement for Bruno Fernandes.

The youthful player compared to Nabil Fekir is already being pursued by Paris Saint-Germain, but it won’t be simple to win him over because Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is a tough negotiator.