The latest Manchester United FC transfer news and views as they continue to work on potential deals.
Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim.
Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim.(Image: ISI Photos via Getty Images)
Manchester United have less than two weeks to finish up their remaining summer transfer window business, having already refreshed their attacking department with the additions of Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo - and fans in The Manchester Evening News comments' section argue there are two more areas to be concerned about as the season kicks-off.
Now that the new attacking trio are in place, United can turn to issues that they deemed a lower priority at the start of the transfer window.
Andre Onana expects to be the first-choice goalkeeper for the upcoming campaign, but Altay Bayindir may still want a move away for more playing time - while Tom Heaton hasn't started in a Premier League match for years and United may want to strengthen the depth available to them here.
The clamour for Carlos Baleba recently - and a loan exit to continue young Toby Collyer's development - could be seen as a sign that United want a fresh midfielder to support their defenders. Much will depend on if and how the club can sort out transfers for players that are surplus to requirements, like Alejandro Garnacho or Jadon Sancho.
The opening-game loss to Arsenal has fans focused on these two areas. Reader MickyFinn says: "The solution is to bring in a new 'keeper in this window, it's that simple. Utd also really need a midfielder, but we may well see neither materialise because of the reported stance of the board and the lack of player sales."
Commenter Garth123 writes: "The attacking signings are all good signings, but it isn't enough if their target is the top-six. We all saw on the tour how the midfield was overrun at times, even against West Ham, with just one pass, played a forward in onto our defence.
"Then on Sunday we also saw how vulnerable and weak our goalkeeping situation is. Too many mistakes will happen and we will lose games like the Arsenal game. For me it's just a 6/10 transfer window, as it looks like no others are in the pipeline after the Baleba pursuit failed at the final hurdle as Brighton didn't want to sell. As usual United have left things too late. Too much time wasted on the Mbuemo deal."
AndrewKoizumi says: "Finding a suitable 'keeper before the trading window closes will be very difficult, but it could be done. I hope Amorim finds the right 'keeper that will shine at United. I pray for that."
Glazerclowns writes: "Will be interesting how many players we bring in before end of window. A new midfielder and goalkeeper needed at minimum."
Doctor7 says: "Happy with the new signings, made a positive impact, midfield and goalie needs adjusting."
Fanatic writes: "Unless a decent 'keeper is signed then we will keep losing games, it's as simple as that. If we don't sign a decent 'keeper then that's a serious error of judgement. Amorim was right not to call him out in public. However, he's stuck with two 'keepers that he isn't happy with. It's true that his best 'keeper is third choice. I would sell both and use that money to buy a new 'keeper. [Tom] Heaton could be No.2 to the new 'keeper."
Red99 says: "Bayindir is an accident waiting to happen every single game he plays, same for Onana. Heaton would be my choice, until we get a new goalkeeper in."
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