Harry Maguire has hinted that Manchester United's transfer business is not finished yet, calling for more signings to “come through the door”.
After a worrying start to the summer window, where they missed out on several top targets, United have got back on track with their transfer dealings. The Reds have signed several players, but veteran centre-back Maguire is convinced further reinforcements are necessary, suggesting the club hierarchy share the same thoughts.
Carrick's first full season
The 2026/27 campaign is Michael Carrick's first full season at the helm for United, having initially stepped in as interim manager in January after Ruben Amorim's dismissal. The former Reds midfielder performed brilliantly under enormous pressure as his team secured third place and Champions League qualification.
That has provided the foundation to strengthen this summer by attracting top-quality players. Carrick and club chiefs were immediately keen to prioritise bolstering United's lacklustre midfield, which they have now accomplished by securing Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £48million and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35m.
They have also bolstered squad depth, with goalkeeper Karl Darlow joining on a free transfer following the 35-year-old's contract expiry at Leeds United. Winger Tynan Thompson, 18, was also recruited from Tottenham.
Maguire's comments
Maguire, who penned a one-year contract extension at Old Trafford in April, has been honest about United needing to keep up their momentum in terms of transfer activity. This could be the 33-year-old's final season with the club, and he is eager to be part of a squad with the potential to win silverware before his departure.
Speaking to Sky Sports last weekend at Royal Birkdale during the Open Championship, Maguire said: "I played with Tielemans for a few months and he's going to be an incredible signing, I have no doubt about that. He's Belgium's captain and played most games for Aston Villa last season. He was a big player there."
"Andrey Santos played yesterday [in the pre-season friendly against Wrexham]. He really impressed us in the first week and I think we've signed two great players there." He continued: "Hopefully more are coming through the door," before adding: "As a player I want a big competitive squad. One that we can go and challenge for the big trophies so the more the merrier."
Next targets unclear
What remains unclear is who United will pursue as their next signing. They had been linked with Crysencio Summerville for a number of weeks, but the West Ham winger is set to complete a £60m transfer to Al-Hilal. AC Milan's Rafael Leao is another name that has consistently emerged, though United are believed to have not yet submitted a bid for the forward valued at £43m. It seems the club are not pursuing any wide forwards while they still have Marcus Rashford on their books.
Reports have also emerged of a potential third midfielder being brought in this summer. However, following failed pursuits of Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Elliot Anderson, Fabrizio Romano reports that securing Warren Zaire-Emerey is also very unlikely, with the PSG youngster being merely a "dream" signing.
