Manchester United remain active in the transfer window and could make several dream signings before deadline day on September 1
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is looking to strengthen his squad in the transfer market(Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
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Manchester United have brought in several new signings but Michael Carrick’s side remain busy in the transfer market. As August begins, the club have one month left to reshape their squad.
Midfield remains a priority, despite the arrivals of Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. United have been linked with several options but the manager may look to make a statement signing in the middle of the pitch, which would reaffirm the club’s ambitions to compete on multiple fronts next season.
Up front, Benjamin Sesko needs senior competition, with forward Joshua Zirkzee among several players who could leave Old Trafford this summer. Meanwhile, United could choose to invest in their long-term future by testing Newcastle’s resolve over left-back Lewis Hall. Here, MEN Sport looks at what a dream end to the transfer window could look like for the Reds.
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£85m midfielder signs
Aurelien Tchouameni joining from Real Madrid would represent United making a marquee signing towards the end of the window. The Reds resisted paying eye-watering fees for the likes of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes earlier in the window, but stumping up a big-money free for Tchouameni would underline the club’s ambitions.
The 26-year-old would be a dream addition to Carrick’s new-look midfield as the United boss recalibrates his team following Casemiro’s exit. It has previously been reported that Real Madrid would demand around £85m for Tchouameni as the France international recently signed a contract extension with Los Blancos.
However, the Spanish giants are interested in Manchester City’s Rodri, which could tempt Tchouameni to consider his future elsewhere. It would give Carrick an enviable array of midfield options, with Tielemans, Santos and Kobbie Mainoo all jostling for places in the United side.
Aurelien Tchouameni of France
Aurelien Tchouameni has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
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Lewis Hall deal
United are interested in Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall and would sign Luke Shaw’s long-term successor this summer, in a dream scenario. The 21-year-old has impressed during his time with the Magpies, who have already shown a willingness to part with key players through the sales of Anthony Gordon and Tonali.
The England international is reportedly open to joining the Reds. However, Newcastle are claimed to be reluctant to sell another star player, meaning United may have to pay a sizeable amount for the defender, who left Chelsea for £35m in 2023.
United relied on Shaw throughout last season but will have concerns about the experienced full-back remaining fit during the upcoming campaign, while Patrick Dorgu looked improved when moved to a more attacking role on the left flank. Signing Hall would allow United to start their left-back succession plan early, even if the young defender did cost a premium fee.
Lewis Hall of Newcastle United
Lewis Hall is reportedly open to joining Manchester United(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
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New striker joins
Benjamin Sesko’s absence from United’s early pre-season games has highlighted the club’s need to sign a striker before the end of the summer window. Joshua Zirkzee has led the line for Carrick’s side but has struggled to make his mark since arriving from Bologna in 2024, prompting links with a potential £30m move back to Serie A.
While Sesko thrived after Carrick took the reins at United, it took time for the Slovenian striker to earn his place in the starting XI. The 23-year-old is still learning his trade and should not be the club’s only senior striker as United prepare to return to the Champions League and look to build on their third-place finish in the Premier League.
Dusan Vlahovic is one of several strikers to be linked with the Reds but could provide an ideal solution to United’s problem. The 26-year-old is available as a free agent after leaving Juventus this summer, where he scored 68 goals in 168 appearances.
An expensive signing would possibly derail Sesko’s progress under Carrick and prevent him from reaching his potential. However, the former RB Leipzig could improve from competing alongside Vlahovic, who would also be given opportunities to stake his claim as a rotational option for United.