Manchester United have reportedly made informal contact with Newcastle United duo Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali ahead of possible summer approaches.

According to AS, Manchester United are seemingly interested in a double raid on Newcastle United for midfield duo Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. The Red Devils have reportedly made informal contact with the dynamic pair, but any move will depend on what the Magpies think of the situation.

The Premier League is growing ever more competitive, with clubs becoming ruthless entities that will not worry about spending big if they need to. Manchester United are a prime example of that, with the club set to enter another summer window with the clear intention of being aggressive in pursuit of top targets.

More than simply having top targets, Manchester United are focused on securing the best profiles for their team, with central midfield a priority area for improvement in the summer. The upcoming departure of Casemiro, as well as the possibility of Manuel Ugarte leaving, could see the Red Devils target multiple players in the position, with the report stating they could spend as much as €200 million on new midfielders.

They already have a shortlist of four big names from the Premier League, and it appears they have added two more to that list. The latest additions are Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes, although landing both Newcastle United players together would be a challenge in itself.

Manchester United have been interested in Tonali since the January closed, and are now planning an approach. As for Guimaraes, he has proven himself as one of the best in his position in England, and it is only logical that a team like Manchester United would have him on their shortlist of midfield targets.

Manchester United to approach the Newcastle United duo?

Manchester United have reportedly made informal contact with the Newcastle United duo, with a view to understanding their futures. A lack of Champions League football at St James’ Park next season could be a big factor for Guimaraes and Tonali, but the Magpies are relaxed about the situation, while they are already planning on opening talks with Guimaraes over a new deal.

Newcastle United are not planning on selling both, but could consider a major sale involving one of those names. It would be difficult for a club like the Magpies to lose two of their most influential players in one window, as that would hamper their plans for the next campaign, but Manchester United could expect to open negotiations for at least one.