Ex-United striker names a fantastic PL forward from a bitter rival he would “love” to see at Old Trafford

INEOS are facing a huge summer at the end of the season, with major changes expected at Old Trafford both on and off the pitch. Michael Carrick will find out whether he has done enough to secure the role of head coach on a permanent basis, and an overhaul of the playing squad is set to follow that decision. The sporting structure at the club will no doubt be fine-tuning its list of targets in the market, with the rumour mill in overdrive amongst the supporters. England star on the shortlist? It is widely acknowledged that improving the midfield is the priority in the summer, with Casemiro confirming his departure and Manuel Ugarte likely to follow. However, former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has urged United to keep an eye on Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon, who he believes would fit in perfectly at Old Trafford. As reported by the Metro, Saha feels Gordon is enjoying a fine spell in his career and says he should be on United’s radar in the coming seasons, if not this summer. “Anthony Gordon is still a young lad and he has to consider his future on a base of stability and repay the trust that he’s got from his manager. He’s definitely a big asset. I’d like to see him play at the highest level for two seasons, then join a club like United and have a big impact.” The Frenchman added that the World Cup could have an impact on Gordon’s future, with a strong showing in the US likely to accelerate any interest in him, and he would “love” United to be the side that snapped him up. “His tournament at the World Cup may change and speed up a little bit. I would love to see a bit more consistency from him, but I would love to see him at Manchester United,” added Saha. The Englishman has certainly taken his game to another level since his £45 million move from Everton and is likely to feature heavily for the Three Lions in the summer. Future move seems plausible A move to United in the future does feel like a good fit, with the 25-year-old clearly ambitious to play at the top level. His links to Liverpool last summer suggest he would be happy to leave Tyneside, and should United come knocking, he would no doubt give it serious consideration. However, as Saha suggests, it may be a move that has to wait a year or two, with United focusing on other areas of the pitch before spending huge amounts on a front line that was transformed in last summer’s market. Newcastle will likely demand a substantial fee for one of their star players, and buying from a Premier League rival typically carries its own tax added to market value. United will be hoping for a strong performance in the window at the end of the campaign, which will allow them to further bridge the gap between themselves and the top of the Premier League table. Carrick’s side are almost certain to secure European football for next year, which will increase the demands on the current playing squad that needs both quality and quantity adding at the end of the season. The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Conner Botterill Conner Botterill has been with The Peoples Person for three years. A keen match-going red with degrees in Sport and Journalism and Philosophy and Psychology through the Open University. His favourite match attended was the Champions League victory in Paris under one the guidance of one of his idols, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Conner still believes he has a chance of making United’s first team through his 5-a-side career.