Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville says that three more signings will make them title contenders for next year.
In a season where they look to be finishing in their targeted top four position, Neville says things looked very different a couple of months ago but now they can look forward to challenging for the title next season.
The Reds made an atrocious start to the season, losing to Swansea and Leicester - and drawing to Sunderland and Burnley - while looking far from the Champions League spots.
Now, though, after losing to Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-final, they have beaten Tottenham, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Manchester City to propel them to third in the league and give themselves a possibility of a late title charge.
Neville says they won't win the league this year - bar a miracle - but could next season if they sign the right players.
“If you asked me three months ago, I would have said [United] were a long way behind.
“Now, it’s not as far. Two or three months ago, they would have been thinking Chelsea are a long way in front of us. Now the recruitment battle that will happen in the summer becomes critical.
“If they get that right, United will feel confident they can challenge Chelsea for the title next season.
“I don’t think this summer is a case of United rebuilding or total restructure of the squad. They need to continue to improve in two or three positions: a central defender, a midfielder and a winger.
“It is a case of trading well, rather than wholesale buying. I don’t expect another €209 million spend. I don’t think it is required.”