Michael Carrick is on the verge of fielding a Manchester United XI that could strike fear into opponents, following a summer of significant investment. The club has already spent £85m on midfielders Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, signaling intent to challenge for major honours.
Goalkeeper and Defence
Senne Lammens is set to solidify his position as the No. 1 goalkeeper, with Andre Onana loaned to Trabzonspor and Altay Bayindir joining Celta Vigo. In defence, Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot compete for the right-back spot, while Club Brugge's Joaquin Seys is a reported £30m target for left-back.
Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt form a proven centre-back partnership, with Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven as promising backups. Luke Shaw remains versatile, though now in the final year of his contract at 31.
Midfield Reinforcements
Bruno Fernandes captains the side in the No. 10 role, with Tielemans expected to start regularly. Kobbie Mainoo's impressive form under Carrick keeps him in the lineup, while Santos may initially be a backup despite his £50m fee.
Mason Mount and Manuel Ugarte face fitness concerns, leaving the midfield trio of Mainoo, Tielemans, and Fernandes as the likely core.
Attacking Options
Benjamin Sesko is poised to lead the attack, with Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and possibly Marcus Rashford providing support. Reports suggest interest in Everton's Iliman Ndiaye, a versatile winger who could be the final piece of the puzzle.
Ndiaye, at 26, recorded nine direct goal involvements last season but could thrive with higher-calibre teammates. The potential XI features Lammens; Mazraoui, Martinez, De Ligt, Seys; Mainoo, Tielemans, Fernandes; Mbeumo, Ndiaye, Sesko.
