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Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann, Romelu Lukaku, Michael Keane, Andrea Belotti and Eric Dier in staggering £200m-plus transfer spree

MANCHESTER UNITED could fork out over £200MILLION on five major signings this summer.

The club are set to put in motion a plan to sign some of European football's biggest names after winning the Europa League on Wednesday.

 Antoine Griezmann is one of Manchester United's top targets this summer with an on-and-off transfer from Atletico Madrid set to rumble on
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Antoine Griezmann is one of Manchester United's top targets this summer with an on-and-off transfer from Atletico Madrid set to rumble onCredit: PA:Press Association

That means United have qualified for next season's Champions League after missing out on the competition last year.


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And Jose Mourinho has tasked the club's executive vice chairman Ed Woodward with bringing in the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Eric Dier, Michael Keane and Andrea Belotti.

 Eric Dier could cost United around £40million if they bid to sign him from Tottenham this summer
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Eric Dier could cost United around £40million if they bid to sign him from Tottenham this summerCredit: Reuters
 Manchester United are interested in re-signing Michael Keane from Burnley after letting him go two years ago
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Manchester United are interested in re-signing Michael Keane from Burnley after letting him go two years agoCredit: PA:Press Association

The club are also monitoring Romelu Lukaku's situation at Everton, with the player's agent Mino Raiola well utilised by United last summer during the captures of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

According to The Times, up to £200million has been set aside as Mourinho looks to continue rebuilding the struggling squad he inherited from Louis van Gaal.

The strange case of Griezmann continues to rumble on after he firstly said he IS leaving Atletico Madrid and then said he is STAYING at the club.

 Andrea Belotti has netted 28 goals for Torino this summer
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Andrea Belotti has netted 28 goals for Torino this summerCredit: Getty Images

Dier would be more complicated, but he is reportedly interested in leaving Tottenham after grumbling about being played out of position by Mauricio Pochettino.

A deal for Keane, meanwhile, would make sense for United, after the academy graduate was sold by Van Gaal two years ago.

Since then the Burnley defender has won two caps for England and become one of the best Premier League centre-backs.

 Manchester United have been monitoring Romelu Lukaku's contract situation at Everton
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Manchester United have been monitoring Romelu Lukaku's contract situation at EvertonCredit: Getty Images
 Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have been key signings for Jose Mourinho
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Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have been key signings for Jose MourinhoCredit: Rex Features
 Manchester United lifted the Europa League trophy in Stockholm on Wednesday after beating Ajax 2-0
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Manchester United lifted the Europa League trophy in Stockholm on Wednesday after beating Ajax 2-0Credit: Rex Features

Belotti, 23, is one of the most sought after attackers in Europe after starring for Torino this season and scoring 28 goals for his club, as well as two for Italy.

He has been tipped for a move to Juventus but United would be rivalled by the likes of AC Milan, who are ready to spend this summer after investment from China.

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