Martinez signs, Mbeumo decision, Osimhen gamble - Manchester United dream starting XI vs Arsenal

Manchester United now know their opening game of the Premier League season will be a home clash at Old Trafford against Arsenal.

As soon as the Premier League fixtures were released on Wednesday, minds were focused on what Ruben Amorim's new look United side might look like on August 17.

United are expected to be busy in the transfer market and have already secured their first major signing of the summer window.

Matheus Cunha has arrived from Wolves in a £62.5million transfer and he will slot straight into Amorim's strongest starting XI in one of the two attacking midfield roles in his 3-4-2-1 formation.

United are expected to be in the market for another attacking midfielder and a forward and they could also possibly move for a new goalkeeper, midfielder and wing-back.

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A number of players have been linked with a move to Old Trafford and with that in mind, we have taken a look at what Amorim's dream starting XI might look like on the opening day of the season.

United have been linked with a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez in recent days and he would be the ideal choice to start in goal.

Andre Onana has had some bright periods during his two years at United but high profile mistakes have largely bookended them and if they have a chance of signing a World Cup winner in Martinez they cannot pass up on it.

United's defence was actually fairly strong last season in a pretty dismal campaign. It remains to be seen whether Lisandro Martinez will be fit enough to start the campaign so the back three of Leny Yoro, Matthijs de