Manchester United transfer news as Ruben Amorim faces a race against time to bolster his squad in the transfer window
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Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim is looking to improve his Manchester United squad
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Manchester United have less than two weeks until the summer transfer window closes and Ruben Amorim's squad could still do with one or two new signings.
United have worked smartly in the window so far and have significantly improved their attack. Benjamin Sesko's arrival at the start of this month has completed the overhaul of Amroim's forward line.
The striker joined from RB Leipzig following the signings of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. The £200million-plus investment has made the Reds a threat in the final third but there are other positions that need strengthening.
Players continue to be constantly linked with moves to Old Trafford. Below, MEN Sport takes a look at what steps are required to take this window from a good one to a dream one.
It's clear that improving the midfield is one of the top priorities for Amorim. A move for Carlos Baleba has gone quiet due to Brighton & Hove Albion's £100m-plus asking price but a deal for the Cameroonian international isn't deemed impossible.
Adam Wharton and Morten Hjulmand have both been listed as alternatives while moves for Ederson, Felix Nmecha and Eduardo Camavinga have been mooted. The search for the perfect partner to Bruno Fernandes is expected to play-out until the September 1 deadline.
Marseille's Adrien Rabiot is a wildcard option after being linked with a move to United before. After departing Juventus, the Frenchman joined Les Olympiens but after clashing with teammate Jonathan Rowe at the weekend, he's said to be available.
Available at a cut-price deal, Rabiot could present the perfect move for United. Delay in player sales means the room for manoeuvre in the market is limited to spend big on a new midfielder.
Marseille and France midfielder Adrien Rabiot
Marseille and France midfielder Adrien Rabiot(Image: Getty Images)
The arrival of a new goalkeeper would complete United's transfer window. Amorim's decision not to play Andre Onana against Arsenal and Altay Bayindir's error in the winner has only placed further spotlight on what Gary Neville has labelled the most difficult position in English football.
A move for Emiliano Martinez has gone quiet in recent weeks but Senne Lammens and Diogo Costa continue to be mentioned. However, in a dream scenario, the marquee arrival would be Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Not only is he one of the best goalkeepers in world football on the back of a Champions League win, Donnarumma is available for United having been snubbed by Luis Enrique. Signing him would also see the Reds get the better of Manchester City, who are also said to be lining-up a move for the Italian.
City are thought to have opened talks with Paris Saint-Germain but Football Italia have claimed that work is still to be done on the fee. It's claimed PSG want £40m for the shot-stopper but getting rid of his high wages could convince them to lower their demand.
For United to afford that fee, they need to sell. Alejandro Garnacho is expected to leave before the window shuts, as is Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia. Rasmus Hojlund's potential exit will also help the club raise funds with at least £100m likely to come in.
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