Erik ten Hag has been urged to focus on signing Bayern Munich duo Joshua Kimmich and Alphonso Davies to help transform Manchester United.

Both Bayern stars are due to be out of contract in 2025, making them more attainable for the Red Devils this summer. United are already claimed to have drawn up a six-man shortlist ahead of the next transfer window, notably the first which will directly involve inco-ing part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

But ex-Red Devils striker Louis Saha would prefer his old club to target two alternative players in Kimmich and Davies. German midfielder Kimmich has been both Bayern and his country’s linchpin for much of the last decade, while Canada international Davies is considered one of the world’s best left-backs, boasting blistering speed.

“They are two extremely experienced players, especially Kimmich,” Saha told Betfred. “Kimmich would obviously be a great fit because he’s one of the fittest players in Europe and is capable of running games and is very slick. He and Davies are both quality players, there’s no doubting that.”

The duo have already been linked with moves to Old Trafford due to their uncertain futures, although Barcelona are known admirers of Kimmich, while Real Madrid have been tipped to sign Davies. It’s also been reported that like in the case of Mason Mount last summer, United are keen to snap up players who’ve entered the final 12 months of their deals and are facing pressure to be sold.

Saha, however, has admitted that their plan might not prove to be a success. “Going for players with one year remaining on their contract is a smart strategy, but sometimes it doesn’t work out,” the Frenchman, 45, explained.

“At this moment, Mason Mount hasn’t been a success at Manchester United, so ultimately it’s dependent on the character of the players, their suitability to the Premier League, the style of the team and many other factors.

“Other teams will be interested in these players if their contracts are running down, so it won’t be easy for Manchester United to pull off any of these signings. If Manchester United are unable to offer these players Champions League next season, then that will be an advantage to certain other clubs looking to sign them.”

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Signing stars of Kimmich and Davies’ calibre would be vastly different from the aforementioned six targets who’ve been identified by United. Those half a dozen include a number of young centre-backs, namely Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, Nice stalwart Jean-Clair Todibo, Leny Yoro of Lille and Benfica’s Antonio Silva.

Also shortlisted in attack is Wolves winger Pedro Neto as well as Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise. Both players would command significant fees.