Man Utd's best lineup now as two summer signings and £62.5m star left out
Manchester United endured a frustrating conclusion to the summer transfer window. Despite an obvious need for a left-back to challenge Luke Shaw this season, the club failed to secure a deal. In the dying hours of the window, they made a late move for Manchester City's Rayan Ait-Nouri, only to be thwarted by their rivals' insistence on an obligation-to-buy clause.
TL;DR
- Senne Lammens is the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper.
- Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui are competing for the right-back position.
- Lisandro Martinez's starting role is secure if he stays fit, but finding a consistent partner is challenging.
- Bruno Fernandes is considered essential to the team.
- Kobbie Mainoo is a near certainty to start in midfield.
- Several summer midfield signings are competing for starting roles alongside Mainoo.
- The forward trio of Mbeumo, Rashford, and Sesko is identified as potentially the strongest.
- Bryan Mbeumo edges out Amad for the right-wing spot.