Manchester United closed their transfer window after one of the costliest summers the club has seen in years. The club underwent dramatic renovations under new boss Ruben Amorim with big exits and high-profile incomings.
Major arrivals at Old Trafford
United splashed over £200m to overhaul the squad. Benjamin Sesko was the big signing, joining from RB Leipzig in a deal of about £74m. Bryan Mbeumo was signed from Brentford for a fee that may rise to about £65m with add-ons, securing proven Premier League quality. Matheus Cunha arrived from Wolves for £62.5m, which should add some attacking variety for United next season.
The club also reinforced for the future. Diego Leon, a Paraguayan teenager, joined Cerro Porteno for about £3.3m, while United signed Enzo Kana-Biyik from Le Havre on a free and immediately loaned him out for experience. Southampton’s Harley Emsden-James signed for around £1m, strengthening United’s youth ranks.
On deadline day, United secured goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for £18.1m, ensuring competition between the posts.
Key exits and loan moves
United’s departures were just as dramatic. Alejandro Garnacho completed a £40m move to Chelsea while Antony joining Real Betis for £19m plus add-ons. High time-served Christian Eriksen and Jonny Evans walked as free agents and Victor Lindelof was swapped permanently at Aston Villa.
The loan market also played a huge role. Napoli signed Rasmus Hojlund on loan with an option to buy for £44m, based on conditions of qualifying for Champions League. Marcus Rashford left Barcelona on a season-long loan with an option to buy set at around £30m.
Some of academy talent has also departed on loan for more exposure and experience, such as Dan Gore, Ethan Wheatley, Radek Vitek and Joe Hugill.
Author’s opinion
This summer showed United’s clear intent to reset under Amorim. Sesko, Mbeumo, Cunha, and Lammens signal ambition and balance, but losing Garnacho and loaning Rashford carries risk. Amorim now has a refreshed, younger squad with energy and attacking threat, though chemistry will take time. If the new arrivals settle quickly, Manchester United could finally push closer to domestic and European relevance again.
As featured on ManUNews.com
