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Manchester Untied kept their Champions League hopes alive as they came from behind to defeat Lyon in an epic Europa League tie on Thursday night. Ruben Amorim's side scored three goals in the final seven minutes of the match to progress 7-6 on aggregate and book their place in the last four of the competition.
It means United can not only dream of playing in the top continental competition next season, but they also have the chance to boost their tight financial situation and embark on a summer spending spree. United originally budgeted for the next campaign without Champions League football and would see their plans enhanced if they went on to win the Europa League.
Liam Delap has already been identified as the preferred striker target for the summer, and Rayan Cherki did his hopes of a high-profile no harm with two goals against United in the Europa League quarter-final. Here is what Amorim's new dream line up could look like next season:
5. CB - Leny Yoro
Yoro has improved as the season has gone on and is the best option to start at left centre-back until Lisandro Martinez is back. | AFP via Getty Images
6. RWB - Amad Diallo
Amad could be moved to a right wing-back role this summer if United manage to add another attacking midfielder to the squad. | AFP via Getty Images
7. CM - Manuel Ugarte
Ugarte is a key player under Amorim and will keep his role in central midfield next season. He needs a new partner though. | Manchester United via Getty Images
8. CM - Morten Hjulmand
United need a new central midfielder and Amorim could look to lure Hjulmand from former club Sporting this summer. | Getty Images