De Ligt signs, five players sold, new Mainoo partner - Man United dream end to transfer window

Manchester United's summer has felt a lot more positive than many were worried it would be after the uncertainty surrounding Erik ten Hag's future.

Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee have arrived through the door in what has been agreed as good business. Some players have managed to leave the club including Donny van de Beek, a move which was certainly best for both parties.

However, the impact Yoro will make on the squad is likely to be limited in the short term after suffering a serious injury against Arsenal. This has left United still lacking in reinforcements for certain areas of the squad.

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Ahead of the impending August 31 deadline, we have asked our United writers for their suggestions on what would make a perfect end to the summer transfer window.

The main priority from a United perspective must be to add reinforcements to their defence. Ten Hag cannot go into yet another season where he has to field a makeshift defence.

One way or another they must get the deal over the line for Matthijs de Ligt. You would imagine once the deadline gets closer still, Bayern Munich's hand shall be forced and an agreement will be reached considering the centre-back's heart is set on a reunion with his old boss.

Selling Victor Lindelof would also be wise to free up funds for another central defender. The Jarrad Branthwaite ship looks to have sailed but there are effective alternatives in the market including David Hancko, who would add quality to the defence.

Beyond that, midfield needs sorting with Casemiro taken off the wage bill and perhaps Manuel Ugarte replacing him on a more sensible wage. The longer it goes without a