Manchester United endured a dire season, finishing 15th in the Premier League, their worst showing since the early 1970s. Manager Ruben Amorim has been backed in the transfer market, with Matheus Cunha arriving from Wolves for £62.5 million. However, the club missed out on Liam Delap, who chose Chelsea, and Viktor Gyokeres is not keen on a move.
United's recruitment drive continues despite a lack of European football, and the club is willing to sell nearly every player to fund further signings. Amorim's 3-4-3 system requires specific personnel, and several key positions need addressing. Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford is a top target, with United's opening offers rejected, while Tottenham, now managed by Thomas Frank, also pursue the Cameroonian.
Victor Osimhen of Napoli is now a potential option for the striker role, after United missed out on Delap and Gyokeres. Osimhen, who has 12 months left on his contract, could be available below market value. At goalkeeper, Andre Onana has continued to make errors, and Aston Villa's Emi Martinez is linked with a move to Old Trafford, with Monaco interested in Onana.
Defensively, Amorim may have to rely on current options due to budget constraints. The potential signings of Cunha, Mbeumo, Osimhen, and Martinez would cost over £200 million, aided by significant departures such as Alejandro Garnacho, whose attitude has been questioned after being dropped for the Europa League final.
The dream XI under Amorim could be: Martinez; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez; Amad, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dalot; Cunha, Mbeumo, Osimhen.
