Manchester United have just two weeks left in the summer transfer window if they are to add any new players to their first-team squad. Ruben Amorim has been backed with roughly £200 million on four signings this summer and there were promising signs of progress after their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on the opening weekend of the Premier League.
Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo both looked bright on their competitive debuts, though the performance highlighted the need for both a goalkeeper and a central midfielder. United contemplated an audacious move for Brighton ace Carlos Baleba, but are not expected to make an offer, given it would take a club-record fee to land him before deadline day.
Amorim insists he is happy with the squad he has at his disposal for the rest of the season, though there is still clearly room for improvement. United will prioritise player sales in the final fortnight of the window and here is what a dream end to the summer could look like for them.
5. Jadon Sancho - LOAN
Sancho is the subject of loan interest from Roma but the deal is complicated due to the fact he is out of contract at the end of the season. United would prefer to sell him permanently if possible. | Getty Images
6. Senne Lammens - SIGNED
United clearly need a back-up goalkeeper and Royal Antwerp star Lammens is an attainable option before deadline day. He is surely better than Altay Bayindir but he might not be good enough to replace Andre Onana. | Belga/AFP via Getty Images
7. Altay Bayindir - SOLD
Bayindir is not good enough for United and should be sold if possible. There is a lack of interest in his signature though and it is difficult to see him leaving before deadline day. | Getty Images
8. Antony - SOLD
Antony still wants to leave the club before deadline day but there has been a lack of movement on his future. Real Betis would love to sign him and could also make a late approach in an attempt to capitalise on United's desperation. | Getty Images