Manchester United have already moved in the transfer window, announcing Tielemans, Santos and Karl Darlow this week, but the squad is not yet complete with seven weeks to go. The club can consider itself largely settled in goal after Darlow\u2019s arrival. He will deputize for Senne Lammens while veteran third choice Tom Heaton remains after re-signing. Heaton\u2019s contribution extends beyond matchday duties and is important behind the scenes and on the training pitch.<\/p>\n
Andr\u00e9 Onana is on loan at Trabzonspor for a second season, a situation that all but determines Altay Bay\u0131nd\u0131r\u2019s fate. A return to T\u00fcrkiye for the promise of a starting job is the most plausible outcome for Bay\u0131nd\u0131r.<\/p>\n
The primary areas still to address are left back and left wing, with even a backup striker worth considering to ease the burden of competing in four competitions. Tielemans and Kobbie Mainoo offer a similar midfield profile: intelligent passing players who do not rely on speed or aggressive tackling. Santos is slightly more defensively minded but is not a direct replacement for the role Casemiro occupied. The Brazilian is more likely to screen than to actively hunt the ball.<\/p>\n
That profile takes players such as Adam Wharton off the table for now. United still need a midfielder who can disrupt opponents and win possession. Atalanta\u2019s \u00c9derson was considered for that role and it remains unclear whether interest is definitively closed.<\/p>\n
Options discussed include Carlos Baleba, a Premier League-proven option whose 2025\u201326 season disappointed relative to 2024\u201325 and who was linked previously with a high valuation from Brighton & Hove Albion. Manu Kon\u00e9 is an alternative; despite a World Cup that raised his profile he is expected to be significantly cheaper, with a fee reported in the Italian press of \u00a351 million for the Roma and France player.<\/p>\n
Left back succession is also urgent. Luke Shaw started all 38 Premier League matches last season after limited appearances previously, but at 31 with a history of injuries he needs cover and a long-term replacement. Candidates mentioned in recent reporting include Lewis Hall, Antonee Robinson and Alejandro Balde, each with differing costs, injury histories and suitability for short- and long-term plans.<\/p>\n
United enter preseason with clear gains but remaining positional questions to resolve before the window closes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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