£62.5m signing, £55m double blow, Mbeumo chase - Man United's early transfer window verdict

The 2025 summer transfer window is one of the most important transfer windows Manchester United have had for years.

United recorded their worst ever Premier League finish last season and defeat in the Europa League final means they will not be competing in Europe next season.

The summer was seen as a chance to reset and continue to build the team in the image of manager Ruben Amorim. United are keen to sign another attacking midfielder, a forward and a midfielder, while a new wing-back and goalkeeper would also be desired.

They also have a number of players they would ideally like to move on. The window is still in its early stages but there has already been a flurry of activity right across the Premier League.

With that in mind, the Manchester Evening News has offered their verdict on United's transfer window so far.

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In terms of incomings, United's summer transfer window couldn't have got off to a better start when they announced the signing of Wolves star Matheus Cunha.

The Brazil international was excellent last season, scoring 17 goals in all competitions, and Amorim had identified him as his number one target to occupy one of his two attacking midfield roles in his 3-4-2-1 formation.

The 26-year-old had a £62.5million release clause in his contract and United wasted little time in activating it before announcing his arrival.

It was expected that Brentford ace Bryan Mbeumo would also move to United in the first window of the summer, particularly when it was revealed the Cameroon international wanted to join United ahead of the