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Hassan Rashed

The two stars Man Utd expect to sign after sealing Aaron Wan-Bissaka transfer

Manchester United will look to sign Sean Longstaff and Bruno Fernandes after completing a deal for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to reports.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to make right-back Wan-Bissaka his second signing of the summer after the club agreed a £50 million fee with Crystal Palace .

The Red Devils will pay £45m up front for the 21-year-old, which will see him become the club's fifth-most expensive signing in history after he agreed a five-year contract at Old Trafford worth more than £80,000-a-week.

With Wan-Bissaka set to join Daniel James at the club as part of Solskjaer's summer rebuild, the Evening Standard reports that United are looking to bring in three more players before they head to Australia for their pre-season tour next week.

Sean Longstaff impressed for Newcastle last season (Action Plus via Getty)

According to the publication, the club hope to strengthen in midfield after losing Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini in recent months and are confident of signing both Longstaff and Sporting Lisbon star Fernandes.

It is claimed that United believe that Newcastle youngster Longstaff, who made just nine appearances in the Premier League last season, is eager to leave his boyhood club and believe they can bring him to Old Trafford for around £25m.

That has reportedly caused the club to hold off on making an official bid for the 21-year-old, while the club have also taken their time over a move for Fernandes as they consider other options.

Manchester City , Liverpool and Tottenham had all been linked with the Portugal international, who scored 32 goals and provided 18 assists in all competitions for Sporting last term, but have reportedly withdrawn their interest.

United have been heavily linked with Bruno Fernandes (SIPA USA/PA Images)

It is understood that the Red Devils made their interest in the player clear before the end of last season have held talks over a move with both Sporting and the player's agent.

Although Solskjaer is looking to add young, emerging talents to his squad, he also wants players who can make an immediate impact in the side which finished sixth in the Premier League last season.

The publication also reports that Solskjaer could be forced to look at other midfield options if Paul Pogba is able to force an exit from Old Trafford, with Real Madrid and Juventus both linked with the France star.

Improving the defence also remains a priority, with the club thought to be interested in signing Leicester City centre-back Harry Maguire.

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