After achieving Champions League qualification, how can Manchester United push on to become true Premier League contenders next season?Having finished 16th and losing in the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur in 2025, future prospects under Ruben Amorim looked bleak before they could even start.Michael Carrick is now the permanent manager of Manchester UnitedGettyHowever, after they sacked the Portuguese manager in January and appointed interim coach Michael Carrick, their campaign completely flipped around, immediately beating Manchester City and Arsenal back-to-back.It was a campaign of two halves for the red side of Manchester, moving on from an embarrassing match against Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup to securing European qualification.With the former player at the helm, the team was revitalised and he was rewarded by being offered a two-year contract to become the permanent head coach of the Red Devils.Despite Amorim’s poor contribution at Old Trafford, one positive is the recruitment last summer of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko, who contributed 25 goals for United between them.Carrick’s side were primarily only in one competition last season and they will feel the effect if they do not build depth within the squad for the upcoming campaign.In order for the Red Devils to take both trophies seriously, talkSPORT.com has looked at five potential signings who can make Man United look like serious contenders in the Premier League and Champions League.Lewis HallAfter a stellar season at St James’ Park, Hall has been selected for Thomas Tuchel‘s 26-man World Cup squad.United are one club interested in a new left-back who can be a reinforcement for Luke Shaw, and are looking for a long-term replacement as he is set to turn 31 years old.The former England international has battled with injuries during his stint at Old Trafford, however, this season he has looked strong and started every Premier League game.However, the Newcastle defender has become an established Premier League defender at only 21 and was unlucky to miss out on England selection.The left-back was unlucky not to go to the World Cup with EnglandGettyThe north east outfit are reluctant to sell the youngster, who signed from Chelsea in 2024, after a loan move for £28million, especially after Anthony Gordon left for Barcelona and Sandro Tonali currently pushing for an exit.The Tyneside club are reportedly asking for £50m, with the hope they are able to collect the funds to reshape their squad after not securing European football for themselves next season.Carlos BalebaThe Manchester-based club are favourites to sign the Brighton midfielder, as he stands as a long-term target.The 22-year-old has been monumental in Fabian Hurzeler‘s squad, and Tottenham are also interested in him.However, rumours have emerged that United’s interest has reduced, with the Cameroonian having a less impressive campaign this year, scoring no goals and providing zero assists.He has only played the full 90 minutes in four games, in comparison to the 19 he had last year, with Brighton also hoping to find a new replacement in that role after they secured Conference League football.Hurzeler has addressed Baleba’s poor form this season on numerous occasionsGettyHowever, United may finally want to secure their man after they had talks last summer, with the Seagulls trying to block the move by setting a price tag of £100million.Elliot Anderson is hugely admired by the Red Devils hierarchy, however, the Nottingham Forest midfielder reportedly favours a move to the blue side of Manchester.Mateus FernandesThe Portuguese is set to leave the London Stadium following West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League.The east London outfit look to raise funds after they face a massive drop in revenue after falling to the second division.Fernandes only signed from Southampton in a £42m deal last summer, with the Hammers hoping to double their original investment for the playmaker, mindful that they owe 15 per cent to his previous club.However, Man Utd are not the only club interested in the 21-year-old, who impressed individually in the 2025/26 campaign, scoring five goals and providing five assists.Champions Arsenal hold interest in the young star, as well as back-to-back European winners Paris Saint-Germain, with both clubs seeing him suited to a more central role.Carrick will hope the Hammers will drop their asking price, while Nuno Espirito Santo believes the price tag represents the Portuguese player’s squad importance.If Man United paid above the odds, Fernandes would become the Red Devils’ second most expensive player ever.United will be hoping their midfield will have a pairing of Fernandes squared.Mateus Fernandes will be hoping for a high-profile move after being left out of Portugal’s World Cup squadAFPMorgan RogersRogers was crucial in Aston Villa‘s success this campaign, helping the Villans win the Europa League and secure Champions League football by finishing fourth.He netted 14 goals and provided 12 assists across all competitions and has been rewarded with an England call-up for the 2026 World CupVilla value the 23-year-old at a minimum of £80m, however, the Red Devils could face competition for the midfielder, with Arsenal reportedly looking at increasing their bid to £100m.It is expected Unai Emery‘s side will use Florian Wirtz‘s £116m switch to Liverpool as the benchmark.Rogers has been one of the most credited players in the Premier League this seasonGettyUnited are looking to fill the role on the left wing, and Rogers could eventually replace Bruno Fernandes in the No10 role due to the Englishman’s versatility.One thing which could be beneficial is that the player has a strong relationship with Michael Carrick and sporting director Jason Wilcox, after working with the youngster at Man City’s academy.EdersonThe Atalanta star has been on United’s radar since 2024 and is set to strike a deal to join the club until 2030. United are set to pay £35m for the Brazilian.The 26-year-old will become Carrick’s first signing as manager of Man United after the player secured three goal contributions in Serie A last season and aided his team to Conference League qualification.He is a perfect replacement for his fellow countryman Casemiro, and comes amid a lack of faith in Manuel Ugarte, after he only experienced eight starts in 2025/26.Ederson was not named in Carlo Ancelotti‘s Brazil fold, meaning he has a summer of prolonged rest ahead of next year’s Premier League action.This is how Man United could line up next season if they can out bid their Prem rivals