Manchester United have just two weeks left in the summer transfer window if they are to add any new players to their first-team squad. Ruben Amorim has been backed with roughly £200 million on four signings this summer and there were promising signs of progress after their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on the opening weekend of the Premier League.
Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo both looked bright on their competitive debuts, though the performance highlighted the need for both a goalkeeper and a central midfielder. United contemplated an audacious move for Brighton ace Carlos Baleba, but are not expected to make an offer, given it would take a club-record fee to land him before deadline day.
Amorim insists he is happy with the squad he has at his disposal for the rest of the season, though there is still clearly room for improvement. United will prioritise player sales in the final fortnight of the window and here is what a dream end to the summer could look like for them.
There are two weeks left of the summer transfer window
1. There are two weeks left of the summer transfer window
There are two weeks left of the summer transfer window | Manchester World Photo: Manchester World
United still lack a natural midfield partner for Bruno Fernandes and might need to reinforce their options. Middlesbrough ace Hackney looks like an excellent prospect and could be worth a risk.
2. Hayden Hackney - SIGNED
United still lack a natural midfield partner for Bruno Fernandes and might need to reinforce their options. Middlesbrough ace Hackney looks like an excellent prospect and could be worth a risk. | Getty Images
Hojlund was left out of the Arsenal squad at the weekend and does not have a future at the club. United hope to sell him before deadline day but might need to sanction an initial loan exit with an obligation to buy.
3. Rasmus Hojlund - LOAN TO BUY
Hojlund was left out of the Arsenal squad at the weekend and does not have a future at the club. United hope to sell him before deadline day but might need to sanction an initial loan exit with an obligation to buy. | Manchester United via Getty Images
Garnacho will never play for United again and is expected to leave the club permanently in the coming days. Chelsea are set to make a late bid to sign him and will look to get him for as low a fee as possible.
4. Alejandro Garnacho - SOLD
Garnacho will never play for United again and is expected to leave the club permanently in the coming days. Chelsea are set to make a late bid to sign him and will look to get him for as low a fee as possible. | Manchester United via Getty Images