De Ligt signs, Mazraoui deal, £100m in sales - Manchester United dream transfer window month

Manchester United have already spent around £95m on two signings, although have suffered a major injury blow to one of the new arrivals.

Leny Yoro will not be available to make his competitive debut until October after suffering a fracture to his metatarsal in last week’s friendly with Arsenal. Rasmus Hojlund’s hamstring issue means he will meanwhile miss the first three league games too.

Joshua Zirkzee, Erik ten Hag’s first signing of the summer, is yet to link up with the squad in the US having undergone individual training back at Carrington upon his return from a break post-Euro 2024.

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Whether he is flown over across the pond in time for Sunday’s match with Liverpool is unclear. The setbacks to Yoro and Hojlund are bound to impact the club’s transfer plans.

United were always keen on more centre-backs anyway and have already agreed personal terms with Matthijs de Ligt, though a fee with employers Bayern Munich has not, just yet.

Interest in Jarrad Branthwaite lingers despite having two bids rejected while the club are in talks for Manuel Ugarte. Full-backs could also be sought after amid exit links for Aaron Wan-Bissaka and fitness concerns at left-back.

So, what exactly does a dream final four weeks look like for United? Our writers cast their verdicts.

A dream scenario probably includes Branthwaite. But with United refusing to meet his £70m price tag and Everton staying firm, the more realistic and cheaper, option sees De Ligt arrive for around £40m.

The extra funds can be put towards other signings that will make the final month dream-like. United seem set on Manuel