United's 2021 rebuild fades as only Fernandes remains

Five years on, Manchester United's ambitious 2021 summer signings have dwindled to just one regular starter.

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What happened. Manchester United's 2021 summer rebuild under Ole Gunnar Solskjær, highlighted by the signing of Jadon Sancho and later Cristiano Ronaldo, has largely failed, with Bruno Fernandes now the only surviving attacker from that attempt.

• United beat Leeds 5-1 on opening day, fueling title talk.
• Sancho was seen as the most coveted young English player.
• The rebuild is now seen as a turning point in Solskjær's reign.

The story serves as a cautionary tale for any future rebuild at Old Trafford.

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