Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 31 Aug 2026
Man Utd deadline day: Five deals possible after Carrick admission
With the transfer window closing at 11pm, United are weighing up five potential moves.
Manchester United
team
Window
Closes 11pm Tuesday
Recent result
5-2 win over Ipswich
Key signing
Three midfielders for £155m
What happened. Manchester United are considering options before the transfer deadline, with five deals possible after Michael Carrick admitted the need for a left-back.
- Casemiro left on a free transfer.
- Tielemans, Santos, and Baleba arrived for £155m.
- Carrick wants a left-back to compete with Shaw.
United must act before Tuesday's deadline to strengthen their squad.
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