Manchester United's strange season means that this upcoming summer is a particularly interesting one.

United finish second and made the FA Cup final which, considering Manchester City's runaway league form, really isn't a bad season on the face of it.

But manager Jose Mourinho's playing style came under intense criticism all season long and the lack of trophies to back it up puts things under pressure.

Mourinho still appears to have the backing of his bosses, and so it's the playing squad that will see changes this summer - in almost every area.

Defenders, midfielders, and attackers are expected to arrive at Old Trafford before the new season, with exits expected, too.

Anthony Martial has been heavily linked with a move away after his progress stalled dramatically under Mourinho, while Marouane Fellaini's contract is up and he appears reluctant to renew.

But it looks like United have an exciting player lined up in the Belgian opts to leave for pastures new.

Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini is being targeted by the club, according to the Manchester Evening News.

The Italian finally made his breakthrough in Rome this season after two years away at Sassuolo.

His performances there proved enough for Roma to exercise a buy-back clause that they'd negotiated into his contract when they sold him to Sassuolo in 2015.

An all-around central midfielder, it's easy to see how the 21-year-old would fit into a Mourinho side, able to provide the all-action displays that the United boss typically wants from his midfielders.

The report by the MEN also claims that a deal for Fred is close to completion, with United hoping to conclude it this week while the Brazilian is in the country with his national side.

His £52.5m is wanted in full by Shakhtar Donetsk but United believe they can secure something below that.

One thing is for sure: United are looking to overhaul their midfield this summer - and it'll take this kind of brilliant business if they're to catch their city rivals.