A disastrous 2024-25 campaign saw Manchester United unbelievably finish 15th in the league, marking their lowest standing in the Premier League era, and the club's hierarchy have certainly been busy aiming to improve the squad ahead of a new season in which they will be fighting to rapidly ascend the table.
The Red Devils spent over £200m on five new signings in order to strengthen both their attack and defence, though questions have been asked over their decision not to bring in an additional central midfielder.
The club have historically struggled to sell players in the transfer window, but they were also busy in that respect this summer, with 12 players leaving the club on loan or on a permanent basis, including four of Man Utd's so-called 'bomb squad'.
Here, Sports Mole analyses Man Utd's summer transfer window and determines whether their market activity was successful, or not.
Man Utd summer transfer window: Big moves made, but concerns persist
Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo on August 30, 2025
Manchester United clearly identified their attacking output in 2024-25 as a significant problem, and the club made huge efforts to solve that issue heading into the new campaign.
The Red Devils scored just 44 Premier League goals last season - their lowest tally in the competition's history - with Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo ending as the club's top scorers in the league, with eight goals each.
Matheus Cunha was immediately signed to improve the forward line - announced on the first day of the transfer window for a reported £62.5m fee - following a highly impressive 2024-25 campaign in which he netted 15 goals and assisted another six in 33 Premier League appearances.
A lengthy saga for Bryan Mbeumo followed, as the club negotiated with Brentford for a number of weeks before eventually announcing the forward's signing for an initial £65m, with the potential to rise to £71m with add-ons.
Mbeumo also had a superb individual 2024-25 term, scoring 20 goals and recording seven assists in 38 Premier League appearances, and the Cameroonian has already made an early impression and shown his ability for the Red Devils, netting twice in his first four games.
Given the struggles of Rasmus Hojlund last term, with the striker managing only 10 goals in 52 appearances across all competitions - including just four Premier League strikes - the attention then shifted to a new striker to lead the line for Amorim's side.
Benjamin Sesko was identified as the top choice for the Red Devils, and Man United acted fast to beat Newcastle United to the Slovenian's signature, with the striker moving to Old Trafford for an initial £66.3m fee, with a further £7.4m in potential add-ons.
The 22-year-old has shown glimpses of his potential in his first appearances for Man United, but fans will be eager to see him open his account after the international break, when Sesko is expected to make his first league start for the club.
There were also two signings in defensive positions, with 18-year-old Diego Leon's move announced early in the window for a reported £6m fee, while Senne Lammens was signed on deadline day for around £18.2m, with the club looking to address the goalkeeping department after a dismal start to the season from Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir.
While fans will undoubtedly be delighted with the incomings during the summer window, all addressing clear areas of weakness from last season, there are still significant doubts about Man United's decision to not sign a new central midfielder.
Bruno Fernandes has been shifted into a deeper role as part of Man United's midfield duo this season, meaning Manuel Ugarte or Casemiro have partnered the captain, with the increased responsibility of providing defence support through the middle of the park.
However, Ugarte's performances have failed to impress since signing from Paris Saint-Germain, while Casemiro is now 33-years-old and certainly coming toward the end of his career, with his speed and ability to track back standing out as a glaring issue in matches throughout last term.
The club did show an interest in Carlos Baleba late in the window, with hopes that the Brighton & Hove Albion man would become the defensive-minded midfielder that the Red Devils are crying out for, but a move failed to materialise, and Man United opted not to move for any other targets.
That decision could come back to haunt Manchester United this season, and if there are midfield problems at any point during the campaign, then the grading of this summer window will certainly be lowered.
Man Utd summer transfer window: Significant sales made
Manchester United attacker Alejandro Garnacho on May 25, 2025
Upon the end of the 2024-25 season, it was made extremely clear that a number of players would not play for the club again and would need to find a move away from the club during the transfer window.
This group, eventually labelled Man United's 'bomb squad', consisted of Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia, and four of those five have left the club over the summer.
Amorim's relationship with Garnacho quickly soured after the winger went public with his anger at being omitted from the Europa League final starting squad, and the Argentinian eventually joined Chelsea for a reported £40m fee, while the Red Devils also included a 10% sell-on clause.
While there will be doubts about selling such a high-potential asset to a Premier League rival, there is no doubting that the situation between club and player had soured past the point of rescuing, meaning Garnacho simply had to leave during the summer.
The relationships with Sancho and Rashford have also deteriorated in recent times, and both found loans away from the club this summer, with Sancho joining Aston Villa on loan, while the Manchester United academy graduate joined Barcelona on an initial loan with an option to buy of £30m next summer.
Antony finally made his move away from the club on deadline day, with Real Betis - where the Brazilian spent the second half of last season on loan - agreeing a deal worth £21m, while it also includes a 50% sell-on clause for the Red Devils.
Elsewhere, Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen departed on free transfers, while Jonny Evans retired at the end of last season, though the former defender stayed at the club as Head of loans and pathways.
Toby Collyer, Dan Gore, Harry Amass and Ethan Wheatley all secured loan deals away from Old Trafford, all joining teams throughout the English football pyramid to gain some experience of first-team football.
Finally, Hojlund left the club after a difficult 2024-25 season, joining Napoli on an initial long with a conditional obligation to buy worth a reported £38m - which will be triggered if the club secure Champions League qualification at the end of the season.
Given Man United's struggles to sell their unwanted stars in recent years, fans will certainly be happy with the number of outgoings this season, though many are frustrated by their inability to sell a goalkeeper, with the club now employing four first-team shot-stoppers.
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