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3 July 2026

Manchester United finished the season in third place last season, which was a significant improvement on the disaster of the 2024/2025 season.

One of the main reasons behind this uptick in form was a successful summer transfer window in 2025.

United brought in proven quality such as Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, both of whom contributed significantly to last season’s success.

The youthful gambles on Benjamin Sesko and Senne Lammens also seemingly paid off, as both players impressed in their debut campaigns.

United are keen to take another step or two forward this season, and a strong transfer window is essential.

The midfield area has been identified as the part of the team that needs the most surgery, and the club have agreed a deal for Atalanta’s

Ederson

The Red Devils have missed out on the signings of Elliot Anderson, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, but are still keeping a close eye on

Aurelien Tchouameni

and

Alex Scott

One player United have also been linked with is

Northern Ireland

international,

Shea Charles

United have been linked with a move for the young midfielder since he scored the winner against Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-final.

Charles has also been on the radar of clubs such as

Atalanta

in Italy.

Rivals Leeds United have been by far the most active suitors for the talented 22-year-old and have already had a

bid turned down

for the Northern Ireland captain.

After already rejecting a bid of £20 million, “Southampton intend to reject Leeds United’s latest bid for midfielder

,” according to

The Athletic

The outlet adds, “the new bid is higher, but Southampton sources insist it is lower than the £23m plus add-ons figure that has been reported elsewhere. Negotiations between the two clubs for the 22-year-old are ongoing.”

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