Mbeumo delay, squad strength truth, concerns grow - Manchester United transfer window verdict so far

Manchester United's summer transfer window could be one of the most important in the club's recent history.

The 2024/25 season ended with United finishing in 15th place in the Premier League table - their worst ever performance in the competition.

Ruben Amorim will take charge of pre-season for the first time as United manager as he prepares for his first full season in charge.

The jury remains out on his position as manager after a difficult start to life in the Old Trafford dugout and after a lot of trust was placed in him ahead of the 2025/26 season, United have to have a strong transfer window.

United have so far sealed the £62.5million signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves, as well as teenagers Diego Leon and Enzo Kaya-Biyik, but are yet to sell and of their wantaway players.

They have also seen two bids rejected for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo as they look to agree a deal with the Bees to sign the 25-year-old, who scored 20 Premier League goals last season.

With that in mind, our writers at the Manchester Evening News have offered their verdict on the transfer window so far below.

Cunha has been added to the squad, but Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford were at Amorim's disposal when he was appointed and they're not part of his plans for the new season.

Antony and Tyrell Malacia were also at Amorim's disposal before leaving on loan to Real Betis and PSV respectively in the January window. Their returns to Carrington have been delayed as they look for new clubs.

United finished 15th in the Premier League and, yet, they have a weaker squad in the third week of July than at the end of last season, which must concern Amorim behind closed doors.

Simply put, United need to get a move on in the summer transfer window