Lots of Man Utd fans want to see Thiago at Old Trafford next season

Man Utd’s pre-season preparations are well underway, and the work that they do between now and the start of next season will be hugely significant. In many ways, it could be a make or break year for Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford, as another trophy-less year could lead to a few questions being asked about his long-term future.

Clearly, then, the Portuguese needs to ensure that the next few weeks go well.

However, whilst a lot of work will be done on the training field, it’s also important that a few things are done off the field too. The Red Devils’ squad needs to be upgraded, especially if they are to compete with Pep Guardiola at Man City next season.

Fortunately, according to the Independent, there is a chance that it could happen. The Independent report that Man Utd could look to kick-start their summer by bringing in some new faces, with Thiago and Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich on their radar.

Thiago, it is said, would love to move back to Barcelona, but it’s fair to say that lots of Man Utd fans want him to come to Old Trafford.

Many Man Utd fans have taken to Twitter to talk about the rumours, and Thiago – who is rated at £54 million by Transfer Markt – is very popular, it seems. In fact, Man Utd supporters online appear almost unanimous in their desire for the club to land him.

Take a look at what they’ve had to say below…

Thiago has insane defensive numbers. Can play anywhere in middle without being a liability. Very good passing range too. Afterall he can unlock Pogba. For me fully fit Thiago is best central midfielder in world

— Bilal (@Ajmal_alias_bil) July 19, 2018

Pogba x thiago x lewa interesting … https://t.co/dWBhkqA1cW

— HELIOS (@DavidAmiti) July 19, 2018

https://twitter.com/akipathak/status/1019898501206036481

https://twitter.com/adii_mufc/status/1019858285229326336

Don’t play with me like this, Miguel.

Just imagine Thiago at #MUFC. https://t.co/HEktXPnjZM

— Sean McPolin (@SeanMcPolin1) July 18, 2018

I'd take Thiago in a heartbeat we don't even need Lewandowski and he's 30 and would cost too much

— Adam Mc Mahon (@AdamMcM76413019) July 18, 2018

https://twitter.com/ILLESTVlLLAIN/status/1019670155595575296

https://twitter.com/yassineihab93/status/1019927307635560449

Wish i could believe this but just no.

— Scott MUFC #GlazersOut (@ScottMUFC1968) July 18, 2018

Thiago

— Kev Stanbridge (@KevStanbridge) July 18, 2018

https://twitter.com/adii_mufc/status/1019957274264023040

https://twitter.com/Yobra072/status/1019967630260699137

Must get them both at all costs only a fool would not want this level of qualitt especially as it gives us even more qualitt in depths unless fans are happy to see more fellaini

— Emeka Nwachi (@meksy1990) July 19, 2018