Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 16 Aug 2026
Man Utd eye cheaper options for next signings
United may pivot to budget buys after spending big on midfield duo.
Manchester United
team
Targets
Central midfielder and left-back
Signings
Andrey Santos (£50m), Youri Tielemans (£35m)
Departure
Casemiro joined Inter Miami on free
Injury
Manuel Ugarte suffered serious injury
What happened. Manchester United may turn to cheaper options for their next two signings, a midfielder and a left-back, after already spending £85m on Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
- Casemiro's exit and Ugarte's injury have created a need for more midfield depth.
- The club is considering at least one more midfield addition.
- A left-back is also on the shopping list.
United must address these gaps before the new Premier League season begins.
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