William Bitibiri

Manchester United continue efforts to rebuild their midfield after missing out on several top targets, agreeing deals for Andrey Santos and Ederson to reinforce depth following Casemiro’s departure and Manuel Ugarte’s injury. Competition from rivals and high market prices have limited their pursuit of priority signings such as Elliot Anderson, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, while Aurelien Tchouameni’s new Real Madrid contract closed another option. Santos offers promise but carries risk due to limited experience, and United may still pursue alternatives including Alex Scott and other young midfielders. The club’s recent transfer history reflects inconsistent investment cycles tied to Champions League qualification, raising questions about whether this summer will bring significant spending or repeat previous patterns.