Manchester United is reportedly preparing a £200 million budget next summer to sign four players! Rangnick has met with Vinicius, but his high wages make a deal unlikely.

It is reported that Manchester United intends to pursue further significant signings in the upcoming two transfer windows, again allocating a £200 million budget with four main targets. This summer, the Red Devils have already invested heavily, spending around £230 million on Cunha, Mbemo, Sheshko, and Sena Ramens. To fund these transfers, United is also raising money by selling unwanted players, a strategy expected to continue in January and next summer.

Ruben Amorim’s team has improved this season but remains far from championship level. Therefore, Manchester United is expected to actively reinforce their squad in the 2026 transfer window, with a primary focus on strengthening the midfield.

Manchester United aimed to sign Carlos Baleba this summer, but Brighton’s £120 million asking price was beyond their means. Baleba remains a target for the club, as Amorim seeks a defensive midfielder to be a long-term replacement for Casemiro, although Elliott Anderson and Adam Walton are also options.

Besides the defensive midfield, United may also require an attacking midfielder. Captain Bruno Fernandes’ future is uncertain following controversial remarks in a recent interview. Meanwhile, academy prospect Kobe Meno is also frequently linked with a departure.

TEAMtalk transfer reporter Fraser Fletcher states that Manchester United plans another "crazy spending spree," possibly up to £200 million, targeting four major signings. "The January transfer window is expected to kick off a battle, and despite mid-season price hikes and player shortages, United is ready to invest heavily. Targets include Crystal Palace’s Walton, Nottingham Forest’s Anderson, Brighton’s Baleba, and Antoine Semenyo is also under consideration."

Manchester United is the biggest name in international football, so even unlikely events are deliberately hyped. United will definitely keep buying in 2026, but starting in January is as unlikely as them winning the title this season.

Even more strikingly, reports say United officials have already met with Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior, hoping to make him the club’s new icon. Vinicius’ conflict with Real coach Xavi Alonso is no secret, and transfer rumors about him frequently surface.

Vinicius has appeared 23 times across all competitions, scoring 5 goals and providing 7 assists. However, his complaints after being substituted by Alonso in the October El Clásico against Barcelona caused a stir. Lip-reading revealed he muttered while leaving the pitch: "Me? Coach? Coach, it’s me? Always me. I’m leaving the team. It’s better if I leave."

Swiss Sky Sports’ Sasha Tavolieri reports that contract renewal talks between Vinicius and Real Madrid have completely broken down, and the club is now willing to sell him. The Brazilian international’s contract expires in 2027, meaning if he refuses to extend, the club may have to sell him next year.

Sasha Tavolieri said: "Real Madrid is brewing major turmoil. According to several reliable sources, after the renewal talks collapsed, Real has set Vinicius’ transfer price at €150 million. The tension between the Brazilian and coach Alonso is so high that a source close to the Madrid dressing room told us: ‘It’s hard to imagine Vinicius staying at Real next season.’"

It is said that Vinicius recently held a meeting in Madrid with Manchester United, who are trying to persuade him to join next summer. "Among interested clubs is Manchester United, who have acted quickly. Rangnick hopes to turn him into the club’s new icon, like Ronaldo, Rooney, Cantona, and Van Nistelrooy in the past. Initial contacts have already been made."

Rumors state that several United emissaries told Vinicius during their meeting that they intend to meet any demands he makes, as money is no object. This claim has been met with skepticism by Red Devils fans, because Vinicius still insists on the exact same salary as Mbappé, meaning €600,000 per week, which Rangnick is simply unwilling to pay. Some fans even joked that Amorim would sign Vinicius and convert him into a left-back.