Summer transfer plans and Lammens' impact

We asked for your Manchester United questions for reporter Simon Stone during the international break.

In the first part of Friday's Q&A, he focuses on United's potential transfer plans for the summer window and one of last summer's additions, goalkeeper Senne Lammens.

John asked: Besides central midfield, what other areas of the team are United looking at strongly, as rumours are of a new left-back and/or left-winger? How much does the budget depend on the Champions League?

Simon answered: Clearly, United will have more money available if they qualify for the Champions League but I don't think that means the general desire to drive down wages costs will change.

Don't forget also, Casemiro, Jadon Sancho and, almost certainly, Marcus Rashford will be leaving and they are high earners. On the basis United were in the market for Antoine Semenyo in January, it feels as though they will try to strengthen the wide areas this summer.

They have lost a lot of 'wingers' since Ruben Amorim was appointed. However, they also have a lot of number 10s, so it will be interesting to see how United decide to reshape their squad. Holding midfield is key though - and likely to be the most expensive. I am expecting at least two players to come in there given Casemiro is leaving and there are more games.

If Manuel Ugarte left as well it might be three, unless someone like Mason Mount drops back.

Noel asked: Everyone talks about how the three new attacking signings (Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko) have made a huge difference to the team this season. In my opinion, Lammens has been just as, if not more, influential. He is safe, secure and commanding, plus a great shot-stopper. The defence seems to have total confidence in him, unlike other recent custodians. How do you think Lammens has adapted so quickly?

Simon answered: He has been really good. It was from a low base, admittedly - Lammens received a standing ovation for making a routine catch on his debut against Sunderland in October - but it is hard to imagine United being third without him and Jason Wilcox and his team have been rewarded for sticking to their guns to sign Lammens when Ruben Amorim wanted Emi Martinez.

It is still early and I am keen to know what United's plans are for Radek Vitek, who has had an excellent campaign on loan at Bristol City, but Lammens would appear to be installed as United's new number one now.

There has been talk of Andre Onana wanting to fight for the shirt back. It is admirable. But he will not win that battle.

Keep across this page on Friday for parts two and three of Simon's Q&A, which will look at subjects including JJ Gabriel and Michael Carrick's future.