Man United sign Everton star and £45m wing-back in £361m dream XI - according to AI prediction

Ruben Amorim’s Man United look set to undergo a squad overhaul in the summer transfer window, as they aim to get back into the European football places in the Premier League.

Amorim’s side come out of the international break 13th in the league, looking ahead to a tough game against third-placed Nottingham Forest who are eyeing up a Champions League place.

But Amorim will be looking to work out which positions he needs to improve for the rest of the season. So, we asked Grok AI, which players United will sign in the summer, and how they’ll fit into Amorim’s XI.

Manchester United add Everton star into defence

Goalkeeper: Andre Onana

Defenders: Leny Yoro, Jarrad Branthwaite, Matthijs De Ligt

United’s defence has gradually improved this season under Amorim, but they still don’t have a consistent back three in his 3-4-3 formation. Goalkeeper Andre Onana will likely keep his place for next season, but AI suggested that United will sign a centre-back to add to their current duo of Leny Yoro and Matthijs De Ligt who were signed in the last summer transfer window.

It predicted that United will sign Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton for a fee of £40 million. They showed an interest in him last summer, seeing multiple bids rejected, with one understood to be £45m according to the Manchester Evening News.

AI said: “Manchester United have been linked with Branthwaite previously, and with his contract nearing its end in 2027 (plus Everton’s optional extra year), his price could drop from last summer’s £70 million valuation. The team needs a reliable centre-back, especially with Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans leaving as free agents in 2025 and Lisandro Martinez’s injury concerns.”

Man Utd sign Serie A midfielder and a wing-back

Wing-backs: Noussair Mazraoui, Jeremie Frimpong

Centre-midfielders: Manuel Ugarte, Ederson

The Red Devils look set to sign a wing-back in the summer transfer window as they aim to build a squad that is suited to Amorim’s formation. AI said that Mazraoui would take the spot on the left-hand side which suits the Moroccan international, however, it does predict that United will replace Diogo Dalot on the other wing.

It said that they will sign Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong, who is expected to cost around the £45m mark. He’s made 26 Bundesliga appearances this season, scoring four goals and providing five assists.

AI said: “Manchester United should sign Jeremie Frimpong because his explosive pace, attacking flair, and versatility as a right-wing-back would perfectly complement Ruben Amorim’s system.”

It also suggested that they sign Ederson from Atalanta in midfield to play alongside Ugarte as it looks like Kobbie Mainoo is due to leave in the summer. It said that they would sign him for £45 million and that he “brings tenacity, box-to-box energy, and defensive solidity (averaging 2.5 tackles per game in 2024-25) to complement Amorim’s high-pressing style.”

He’s made 29 Serie A appearances this season, scoring three goals and two assists for Atalanta.

United sign Viktor Gyokeres up front

Attackers: Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Viktor Gyokeres

Finally, AI predicted that Man United will sign one of the most in-demand strikers in European football in Sporting CP’s Gyokeres. Amorim’s former target man could re-join up with the Portuguese manager, which has proven a match made in heaven.

AI said: “Amorim’s former Sporting star has 34 goals this season (as of March 2025), offering a proven focal point up top. United’s striker woes (Zirkzee’s struggles, Hojlund’s inconsistency) make him a priority.”

United have been linked to the Sweden international and could sign him for his £63 million release clause. He would play alongside Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes in attack according to AI, making the starting XI worth £361 million.

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