Midfield Revamp, Defense Left Wanting | Manchester United News

Manchester United closed their summer transfer window with a midfield overhaul, landing Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Carlos Baleba — while offloading Jadon Sancho’s hefty wages. But the defense remains a glaring weakness, with no new center-backs signed despite Harry Maguire’s shaky start. Joshua Zirkzee’s uncertain future and a missed deadline-day swoop for Louis Page highlight missed opportunities. Goalkeeper Andre Onana’s loan exit adds more uncertainty. Though the midfield upgrade looks promising, the lack of depth could bite come Champions League crunch time — earning them a C grade. January will be all about defense, especially securing a top-tier left-back. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/093a7a2e7aaa8123