Head Coach Michael Carrick of Manchester United
Michael Carrick's side still have work to do in the transfer window(Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
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This summer is supposed to herald a new era for Manchester United after the turnaround sparked by Michael Carrick's arrival, but the momentum will only be sustained if further transfers are done.
Carrick inspired a massive improvement at United after taking over in January following the departure of Ruben Amorim. Competing in just one competition, United became consistent and finished third in the Premier League.
Now they need to build upon the platform he helped create. Further deals are needed to shape a squad depth that is capable of competing across competitions.
Done deals
Rasmus Hojlund to Napoli (£38m)
Andre Onana to Trabzonspor (loan)
Casemiro (released)
Tyrell Malacia (released)
Jadon Sancho (released)
United are actually yet to negotiate a single transfer exit this summer. Hojlund's move to Napoli was an inevitability, due to a clause in his loan agreement being met, while Onana was simply loaned back to the same club he spent last season at.
Casemiro, Malacia and Sancho left after their deals expired and there is still work to be done to get rid of unwanted players and their wages.
Youri Tielemans signs Manchester United contract
Youri Tielemans is a good signing - but more are needed(Image: Getty Images)
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Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa (£35m)
Andrey Santos from Chelsea (£50m)
Karl Darlow from Leeds (free)
Tynan Thompson from Tottenham (£8m)
Kit Margetson (compensation fee)
United have completed two significant transfers to bolster their midfield following the departure of Casemiro. Tielemans is a ready-made Premier League performer and a true all-rounder who can be expected to slot straight into the side, while Santos has plenty of potential, but they are still some way short in terms of incomings.
Deals that need to be done
Outs
Radek Vitek
Radek Vitek could bring in valuable funds(Image: Ash Donelon, Manchester United via Getty Images)
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A move to Fenerbahce or Galatasaray was turned down by Rashford, while United don't want to sell to a Premier League rival. He could end up staying if the deadlock continues.
Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford's wages hold the key to unlocking so much for Manchester United(Image: Getty Images)
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Despite signing two midfielders, Carrick wants another one. Casemiro has left and Manuel Ugarte has a serious injury, which has scuppered a summer transfer away from the club, meaning another player is needed for depth after a deal for Atalanta's Ederson fell through.
Brighton's Carlos Baleba has long been admired by United, but came off the boil last season and would still command a big fee. Bournemouth's Alex Scott is a player on the rise, but there is a premium attached to English talent, as shown by Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers' fees this summer.
Carrick is also keen to sign another versatile attacker. Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha were all successes after joining last summer, but the departures of Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho and the potential exit of Rashford has left United a bit short in wide areas.
Manu Kone.
Manu Kone could be on his way to Old Trafford this summer(Image: Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
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Patrick Dorgu showed promise as a left winger, while Mason Mount can play out wide, yet a specialist would make sense. United bid for Crysencio Summerville before he left West Ham for Al-Hilal instead and spoke to Antoine Semenyo before he joined Manchester City in January.
Robinson has eye-catching pace and is an exciting attacker on the overlap, while Hall's cross ability from deep is a potential route to goal. Whether Newcastle would sell is another matter, having already lost Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon, with Bruno Guimaraes also a potential departee.
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