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AFCON 2019: 5 players Manchester United scouts will be closely watching in Egypt ▷ Kenya News

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Manchester United are hunting for new recruits as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to strengthen his squad, and forge a team capable of contending for the Premier League title.

Africa Cup of Nations is a perfect chance for United to make up their final decision on targets and possibly pick up one or two future options.

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Africa Cup of Nations is a perfect chance for United to make up their final decision on targets and possibly pick up one or two future options.
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Daniel James is Solskjaer's only signing so far and the Norwegian is still in need of more talent.

Paul Pogba, David De Gea, Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku are linked with transfers out and United may need a midfielder, centre-back, full-back, goalkeeper and forward this summer.

AFCON could be ideal for the Red Devils to test and observe established targets competing in Egypt.

TUKO.co.ke brings you five players United will be closely watching at the Africa Cup..

Wilfred Ndidi - Nigeria

Hakim Ziyech - Morocco

Kalidou Koulibaly - Senegal

Nicolas Pepe - Ivory Coast

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Andre Onana - Cameroon

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