Manchester United face a defining summer transfer window, but their hopes of securing top targets Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton appear to hinge entirely on qualifying for the Champions League.

According to recent report from The Sun, the Red Devils may be priced out of a move for the England internationals if they fail to secure a top-four finish.

While United have long identified both players as the ideal successors to the departing Casemiro, the financial and competitive hurdles are mounting.

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Manchester United fight for top four finish

The race for European football has intensified following Manchester United’s first defeat under interim manager Michael Carrick, a late 2-1 loss to Newcastle United.

Despite the setback, United remain third in the Premier League with 51 points, currently holding their position over Aston Villa on goal difference.

However, the margin for error is non-existent. Both Chelsea and Liverpool sit just three points behind with 48 points each, making the upcoming fixtures against fellow top-four hopefuls critical.

As per the report, for United, the cost of failure extends beyond the pitch; well-placed sources suggest they cannot compete...