Manchester United have been busy in the transfer window, but Ruben Amorim is still on the lookout for new additions after spending over £200million rebuilding the club's misfiring frontline
08:00, 09 Aug 2025
Carlos Baleba
Manchester United have made contact over a deal for Carlos Baleba
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has ticked off the top task on his summer window to-do list - a major revamp of his strike force.
The Red Devils had a dismal tally of just 44 goals in a Premier League season that saw them languishing in a woeful 15th place. The transfer of Benjamin Sesko is set to be unveiled later today, following his successful medical at Carrington on Friday.
The £74million deal with RB Leipzig takes United's spending north of £200m on their fresh-faced attack, which also boasts Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
With the front line sorted, Amorim can now shift focus to the midfield, having openly expressed his wish for extra energy and dynamism in the middle of the park. Alongside this, he faces the daunting job of showing the door to United's surplus and overpriced 'bomb squad' members.
Marcus Rashford has already made his exit, while Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho are keenly awaiting their own departures.
Here, the Daily Star Sport looks at the latest Manchester United transfer news.
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Baleba update
Carlos Baleba celebrating with Brighton
Carlos Baleba celebrating with Brighton(Image: Getty Images)
Having given his attack a facelift, Amorim is now hunting for a midfielder. Brighton's Carlos Baleba is believed to be topping United's wishlist, even though securing a deal might prove tricky this summer.
The Seagulls have slapped a hefty price tag of over £100m on the Cameroonian star and are adamant they won't let him go before the season kicks off. The player himself is reportedly ready to hold out for another year before making his big-money departure from The Amex.
United are still keen to strike a deal, but it's unlikely to involve Toby Collyer. Rumours had been swirling that the academy product might be part of a potential Baleba deal, but these seem to be off target.
Garnacho deal in sight
Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho has been heavily linked with a move to Premier League rivals Chelsea
Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho has been heavily linked with a move to Premier League rivals Chelsea
While Collyer looks set to stay put, Garnacho is almost certain to be heading for the exit during this transfer window. Deemed surplus to requirements by Amorim, the Argentine is training away from the main squad.
However, Garnacho has made his intentions clear about his next move, insisting it's Chelsea or nothing.
The Blues are also eager to seal the deal, despite their wealth of attacking talent. On Friday, Fabrizio Romano reported that personal terms have been agreed upon. It's now up to the two clubs to hammer out a deal.
Donnarumma to leave to PSG?
Gianluigi Donnarumma in action for PSG.
PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has been linked with a move to Manchester United(Image: Justin Setterfield - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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A new shot-stopper could also be on Amorim's shopping list this summer following another poor season from Andre Onana. Publicly, at least, the manager has stood by the former Inter keeper, but that hasn't quashed speculation about potential replacements.
Gianluigi Donnarumma tops the list, with his future at PSG looking increasingly shaky. The European champions are poised to unveil Lucas Chevalier as their new signing, leaving Donnarumma free to explore other options.
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