Man United has spent up to 235 million pounds on targets in the summer of 2025 such as Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha or Senne Lammens. That is the time when the team is not in the Champions League, so investment in the summer of this year is predicted to be even stronger.
In this summer shopping campaign, the decision-maker is still Sporting Director Jason Wilcox. In addition, CEO Omar Berrada will provide commercial advice around each transfer deal.
Below Wilcox and Berrada is the pair Christopher Vivell and Kyle Macaulay. One is the head of the scouting department, the other is the "extended arm" to gather information around the world. Also tasked with finding talents with Vivell and Macaulay is Transfer Negotiation Director Matt Hargreaves.
This summer, as much information has been shared throughout the season, the midfield will be the focus of Man United's investment after they poured money into buying 3 attacking stars in the summer of 2025.
After Casemiro's farewell, captain Bruno Fernandes has begun to age, Manuel Ugarte's future is considered no longer at Old Trafford.
In the central midfielder position at this time of the team, only Kobbie Mainoo is capable enough. Therefore, both buying to supplement the shortcomings and to increase the depth of the force, Man United's midfield can have up to 3 new players.
The left-back position also needs to be added if Michael Carrick is determined to move Patrick Dorgu's position higher. Last season Luke Shaw played all 38 matches in the Premier League, but the English star is 30 years old and does not know when he will get injured again. Meanwhile, Benjamin Sesko alone is not enough to play center forward in a season when the club will play in 4 arenas.
Although he is quite taciturn in front of the media, in the late season, even before being officially appointed, Carrick also talked about the importance of finding a replacement for Casemiro. This factor will be very important because it is a position to play alongside Mainoo throughout the season, and cannot buy contracts that are not carefully calculated like Ugarte.
Speaking of the midfielder position, Ederson (Atalanta) is currently the star most rumored to be preparing to join Old Trafford. The Brazilian midfielder only has a contract with his club until the summer of 2027 and now is the right time to be transferred.
Ederson's price is no longer as "expensive" as in the summer of 2025, so Man United can expect to buy the 26-year-old star for 50 million pounds or less.
Regarding the case of Sandro Tonali, if Newcastle still maintains the price of nearly 100 million pounds for the Italian midfielder, this will be a barrier Man United will certainly not overcome because it is a waste. INEOS's point of view is very clear, they will not pour money into too expensive deals while the possibility of risk is still there.
Mateus Fernandes is the next name in sight as this midfielder is looking for new options after West Ham are relegated.
Even in the case that the 21-year-old Portuguese star wants to stay, The Hammers may not agree. They understand how attractive Fernandes is and need to sell him urgently to cover expenses in the upcoming season when playing in the Championship.
Alex Scott of Bournemouth is also a target mentioned even though his interest is not as high as Ederson and Mateus Fernandes. Scott's contract with the Vitality Stadium team is valid until 2028 and if they want a star with potential in the near future, Man United can also consider a transfer deal.
Besides those who may come, a series of names are forced to leave or are on the verge of leaving Old Trafford. The goalkeeper duo Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir may say goodbye this month after Senne Lammens has taken the starting spot. Not only that, the possibility of Man United calling back young goalkeeper Radek Vitek (Bristol City) is also very high to make a rotation plan.
Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee certainly have no future, but so far no team has really sincerely offered to Man United. If this pair is sold for a total of about 50 million pounds, it will be a success for the "Red Devils" this summer.
Jadon Sancho (currently on loan) will leave on a free transfer this summer after his contract expires and just finished the season with Aston Villa with the Europa League title.
The most difficult case is Marcus Rashford when Man United is being pressured by Barcelona when Blaugrana just recruited Anthony Gordon.
If Man United does not accept a very low price (just over 25 million pounds), they may be forced to recall Rashford, thereby the payroll burden will be very large.
