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Man Utd’s Dream Starting XI With Four New Signings
Manchester United are yet to get going in the summer transfer window and will need to accelerate their business if they’re to build Michael Carrick’s dream starting eleven for next season.
The Red Devils enjoyed an impressive latter half of the 2025/26 campaign, finishing third and qualifying for the Champions League under Carrick’s stewardship. However, they played just 40 matches across all competitions, and now need to deepen their squad if they’re to remain competitive with the additional games they’re set to play next term.
Ederson is expected to sign from Atalanta for around £35million, with the deal for the Brazilian likely to be announced after his World Cup participation comes to an end.
A number of other areas still need to be addressed, with work needed to freshen up the full-back positions and to further bolster the midfield. With that said, GIVEMESPORT have put together a dream Manchester United eleven for next season, which includes four new signings.
Goalkeeper
Lammens
United are reportedly working on a deal to bring Wolves shot-stopper Sam Johnstone back to Old Trafford. Johnstone came through the north-west club’s academy before leaving back in 2018, but could be reunited with his boyhood club this summer.
This won’t impact who dons the number one shirt moving forward, with Senne Lammens expected to be given the opportunity to build on his promising first season in English football. The Belgian arrived last summer from Royal Antwerp and impressed in between the sticks.
Elsewhere in this department, Andre Onana is expected to make way permanently after spending the last year on loan at Turkish side Trabzonspor.
Defence
Ryerson, Maguire, Martinez, Hall
For the first time in a while, Manchester United’s defence seemingly doesn’t need major work. That said, a few additions in the full-back areas could elevate Carrick’s team drastically.
At right-back, an acquisition could be made. Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui endured difficult seasons in 2025/26, and a fresh face is needed. Few links on this front have surfaced, aside from United’s reported pursuit of Borussia Dortmund defender Julian Ryerson.
Ryerson enjoyed an outstanding year last season, registering 18 assists from right-back for Dortmund. This profile of overlapping full-back would allow Bryan Mbeumo to spend more time further inside, providing United with a much more dynamic right-hand side moving forward.
At the heart of the defence, things look settled in Carrick’s squad. Harry Maguire enjoyed a renaissance under the former United midfielder, and is likely to be paired with Lisandro Martinez next season. The likes of Matijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven will support the starting pair, in what is now a fairly strong cohort of centre-backs at Old Trafford.
At left-back, United could make a marquee signing as they look to move on from the ageing and injury-prone Luke Shaw. Lewis Hall is keen on a switch to the north-west, and would arguably be the ideal replacement for Shaw. Boasting exceptional passing and defensive instincts, the Newcastle United man ought to be playing in the Champions League again, and United can provide him with that.
Midfield
Tchouameni, Ederson, Fernandes
Aurelien Tchouameni
United’s midfield is in need of a rebuild, and Casemiro’s exit has seemingly set the wheels in motion for this to take place. The Brazilian is set to be replaced by his compatriot, Ederson, who will expect to play a starring role next term.
The Atalanta man will provide United’s midfield with additional defensive bite — something Casemiro began to lose as he grew older — while he’ll also provide a lot more than the veteran in possession.
Next to Ederson, the Red Devils still need an out-and-out number six. Links to the likes of Adam Wharton and Alex Scott persist, although one reported United target stands above the rest. Aurelien Tchouameni could be available this summer, and Carrick should do everything in his power to convince the Frenchman to swap the Spanish capital for rainy Manchester.
With Ederson next to Tchouameni, United would all of a sudden have one of the most complete double pivots in the league. Kobbie Mainoo can continue to develop under the pair, and rotate into the side regularly in what is set to be a congested fixture schedule.
Ahead of them, Bruno Fernandes will once again pull the strings in the final third.
Attack
Mbeumo, Sesko, Cunha
United did a lot of work on their attack last summer, and thus, the need to strengthen in this area this time around is much less pressing. Benjamin Sesko, Mateus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo all arrived for approximately £200 million combined, and the three of them began to forge an exciting partnership towards the end of the campaign.
Sesko took a while to hit the ground running, but started to pick up form as Carrick’s system set in. He ended the season with 12 league goals, and he ought to be given the opportunity to build on that return next year.
That said, with Champions League football bringing more high-intensity games, a striker who can compete with Sesko should be on United’s transfer list, particularly with Joshua Zirkzee potentially on his way out. Junior Kroupi was linked earlier in the summer, and the young Bournemouth man would certainly be the right profile given his age and style of play.
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Mbeumo netted 12 times last season and should be set up to improve on this debut campaign at Old Trafford in 2026/27. The Cameroonian has Amad Diallo to compete with, meaning United’s right-hand side is nicely poised for the time being.
Off the left, Cunha settled in well at United after a period of acclimatisation. While he may be the de facto starting left-winger for Carrick, there is an argument to be made that a more natural wide player should be added to provide the Red Devils with an alternative.
Patrick Dorgu can improvise in this role, but cannot be relied upon to play there regularly in the Champions League. United have opened talks with West Ham United over Crysencio Summerville, and this is exactly the sort of investment they should be making.
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Manchester United have already missed out on a number of midfield transfer targets this summer and they could be about to lose out on another.
The Red Devils’ number one priority before the summer transfer window opened was Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, but the 23-year-old has made the move to the Etihad Stadium instead, signing for Manchester City.
United balked at the price tag for the England international, with City having to splash out £116million, with add-ons taking the deal to the £130million mark – a British transfer record.
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Manchester United turned their attentions to other targets and were heavily linked with a move for Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, following the Hammers’ relegation to the Championship.
They looked well set to complete a deal for the 21-year-old, but again questioned the £85million price tag with Tottenham swooping to get him.
Sandro Tonali was linked, but he is also joining Spurs in a £100million deal, leading United to turn to other targets.
Ederson will complete a move to Old Trafford after the World Cup is over, a £38million deal having been agreed with Atalanta for his signature.
But United were always clear they wanted two new central midfield signings, and they were even potentially looking at three were Manuel Ugarte to be sold this summer. His injury on World Cup duty with Uruguay will put paid to any chance of him leaving this summer, but it could also mean United do still make a third move, given his unavailability.
GIVEMESPORT understands United still have an agreement in place with Carlos Baleba from a year ago, but would need to go back to Brighton & Hove Albion to negotiate a fee.
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The “dream” signing, after the Anderson opportunity fell through, was seen to be Aurelien Tchouameni at Real Madrid.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano said: “Tchouameni is a dream signing for Man United. They love the player, but at the moment, the financials of the deal are considered still too high, because also the salary – it is not just about Real Madrid, it’s also about the salary. The salary of Aurelien Tchouameni is considered too high. So, the only way to open doors to Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United after missing out on Fernandes is to discuss a completely different salary, and at the moment, it is still not something happening.”
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand described Tchouameni as a “top-tier” talent suggesting United should be the first team knocking at the door to sign the “absolute powerhouse”.
No deal for Tchouameni
Aurelien Tchouameni
But any knocks at the door appear like they will be unanswered.
According to Teamtalk, Tchouameni is now expected to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, with new boss Jose Mourinho offering him the chance to establish himself as one of his key midfielders. real had been linked with moves for Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez and Manchester City’s Rodri, but neither are seen as viable targets in this transfer window, leading to Tchouameni playing an important role under Mourinho.
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Arsenal have opened talks to sign a new striker in the summer transfer window as they look to bolster Mikel Arteta’s squad.
The Gunners get to make a new signing this summer as they look to build on a phenomenal season that saw them lift the Premier League title.
It’s been a slow start to the window for Arsenal, with Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers and PSG star Bradley Barcola their priority targets at the moment.
They are yet to get a deal over the line, but they do appear to be working on multiple transfers.
The Gunners shouldn’t need too many additions in the summer transfer window after winning the Premier League title and reaching the Champions League final last season.
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Arsenal Hold Talks to Sign Striker
According to a report from German outlet Bild, Arsenal have held talks with the representatives of Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane in the summer transfer window.
Arsenal’s interest in the forward, labelled ‘one of Europe’s most exciting strikers’, is described as serious, and he’s been on their radar since impressing against them back in March during a Champions League clash.
One of Kofane’s representatives, Eric Depolo, has already confirmed Arsenal’s interest, suggesting they’d have a top striker for the next ten years.
“Arsenal’s interest is serious. With Kofane, Arsenal would have a top striker for the next 10 years. He’s a €100m player.”
Arsenal do face competition for his signature, but Arsenal will be leading in the race due to having Champions League football.
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Arsenal might not have faith in Gyokeres
Arsenal brought Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres to the club last summer, but they might not have full faith in him, considering they are interested in signing another forward.
The former Sporting man scored a reasonable number of goals last season, but if Arsenal want to go to the next level, they might be looking to bring in an upgrade.
Kofane might not be that man right now, considering he is just 19 years old and he’s likely to be a striker for the future.
Despite his age, he did play 29 times for Leverkusen in the Bundesliga last season, providing nine goal contributions.
Signing a long-term option up front could be smart, as they don’t have a high-potential striker on the books.
England fans have been told to brace for a bumpy night, with reports from the ground in Mexico City suggesting the last-16 tie against Mexico may not get away on schedule.
Thomas Tuchel‘s side face the co-hosts in their World Cup Round of 16 clash at 6pm local time on Sunday, meaning UK supporters are looking at a 1am kick-off.
FIFA had spent several hours in talks about shifting the game forward to 7pm UK time before scrapping the idea, but forecasters and reporters on site say the original slot still carries real risk.
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TalkSPORT’s Olivia Buzaglo, reporting from Mexico City on Saturday, described torrential rain and repeated lightning strikes hitting the city less than 24 hours before kick-off, saying conditions made it seem “absolutely no way the game kicks off at 6pm tomorrow.”
Journalist Paul Brown posted similar footage of the downpour, noting the sheer intensity of the thunder overhead.
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Mexico’s last-32 win over Ecuador was already delayed by an hour due to a storm, and Buzaglo believes England’s game could face a similar delay.
BBC Weather Backs Up the Concerns
BBC lead weather presenter Ben Rich explained that daily storms are typical for Mexico City this time of year, but Sunday’s setup looks more volatile than usual.
He pointed to an unstable atmosphere driven by pressure troughs moving over central Mexico, which he said “will allow the air to rise rapidly – forming the big cumulonimbus clouds that produce thunderstorms.”
Rich added that storm activity typically peaks in the late afternoon and evening, which lines up almost exactly with the scheduled kick-off, and that hail can’t be ruled out either.
A midday start, he noted, would have carried a smaller — though not zero — risk of disruption.
Why the Kick-Off Change Was Scrapped
FIFA’s original motivation wasn’t just the weather — the governing body was reportedly acting on fan-safety concerns after four people died following crowd issues at Mexico’s last World Cup match in the same city.
But the FA and Mexican federation pushed back over the impact on travel, logistics and player preparation, and the plan was dropped.
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Mexico boss Javier Aguirre had been unhappy at the prospect of losing preparation time, saying simply: “Fifa organises, Fifa decides, and I comply.”
England topped Group L unbeaten before needing a late Harry Kane brace to see off DR Congo in the last 32. Mexico, meanwhile, have not conceded a goal all tournament, beating Ecuador 2-0 to set up Sunday’s clash.
Whatever happens with the weather, kick-off remains locked in for 6pm local time — for now.
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