No Manchester United fan could’ve envisaged the mammoth spending that has taken place this summer, especially after Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments back in March.
The 72-year-old stated in an interview that the club wouldn’t spend crazy fees on players in the window, putting the blame on the previous recruitment regime at Old Trafford.
However, he’s overseen a shopping spree that has seen the Red Devils already splash £130m in new additions, that’s before the pending £74m deal to sign striker Benjamin Sesko.
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The 22-year-old is set to join Ruben Amorim’s side after flying to Manchester to complete his medical, with a formal announcement all that’s left before he can be considered a Red Devil.
Despite their heavy spending already during the off-season, it could be set to continue, with various other players being considered by the staff behind the scenes.
The latest on United’s hunt for new additions this summer
Despite the previous moves made in the window, Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra still remains as a key target for United this summer, potentially bolstering the depth in the middle of the park.
It’s been reported that the 22-year-old is extremely keen on a move to join Amorim’s side this summer, leading to a £25m price tag being mooted by his current employers.
Real Betis' Vitor Roque in action with Valencia's Javi Guerra
However, he’s not the only player currently in their sights between now and the end of the window, with Como star Nico Paz a player they're keen on, according to CaughtOffside.
Their report claims that the Red Devils are plotting a move for the Argentine youngster, after he registered six goals and eight assists in Serie A throughout 2024/25.
It also states that Chelsea are also interested in a deal to land the 20-year-old this window, but any move could prove to be an expensive one, with his current employers demanding £60m for his signature.
Why United’s latest target would be their next Amad
Amad Diallo is a player who has had to bide his time at United, often being a backup option or even an outcast under the management of former boss Erik ten Hag.
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The Ivorian has spent multiple years on loan at Rangers and Sunderland, before returning to the fold last year, but he had to wait until Amorim took the reins before having an impact on the first team.
He mainly operated in a wing-back role, managing to achieve a total of eight goals and six assists across all competitions, with his performance against Southampton undoubtedly his best of the season.
The 23-year-old scored a hat-trick during the 3-2 win, securing all three points for the Red Devils, before an ankle injury put a halt to his impressive spell within the first team.
He’s certainly one of the players to watch in the club’s hunt for success throughout 2025/26, potentially being joined by Paz, who could follow in the attacker’s footsteps.
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The Argentine would replicate his move from Italy, whilst also having a wand of a left foot that could provide an added level of creativity to the club’s front line in the years ahead.
Paz, who’s been credited with having “immense potential” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, has produced countless impressive underlying stats which could make him a hit with the supporters.
He notched 5.5 progressive passes per 90, with 3.9 of which were into the final third, offering another creative dimension - just like Amad has over the last couple of months.
The 20-year-old also completed 51% of the take-ons he attempted, at a total of 2.3 per 90, which ranks him within the top 6% of all players in Serie A in 2024/25.
Nico Paz's stats for Como in Serie A (2024/25)
Statistics (per 90)
Games played
Goals & assists
Pass accuracy
Progressive passes
Progressive carries
Successful take-ons
Take-ons completed
Passes into final third
Tackles won
Blocks made
Stats via FBref
Out of possession, the talented star also impressed, winning 1.7 tackles per 90 whilst also making 1.6 blocks per 90 - having the tools to be the perfect box-to-box option in Amorim’s side.
Whilst he may be yet another big-money addition to the squad, it would be a signing that would set the club up for immediate and long-term success, given the levels he’s produced and the potential he holds, given his tender age.
Como's Nico Paz in action with Juventus' Manuel Locatelli
Should he follow in the footsteps of Amad at Old Trafford, it would be a superb piece of business and one that could massively aid the Red Devils’ chances of success.