United left the window without a striker, despite internal belief that one could have helped the attack.
Late transfer windows still offer big moves, with Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, Chelsea and others involved.
Balde is considering his Barcelona future, but Manchester United’s reported interest does not look workable.
Deadline Day brings six unresolved transfer sagas, from Alvarez to Grealish and Zirkzee.
United’s search for sales stalls as Zirkzee turns down Fiorentina and Juventus talks continue.
Manchester United have landed Baleba, but fitness doubts, valuation and squad balance still define the deal.
