Manchester United sent enquiries to sign a midfielder this summer, but they ended the transfer window without strengthening that area. Many have been left wondering whether that will be costly.

United sources claim the midfield was never a priority because the club already had options that it views as strong and versatile.

Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo are the options and Ruben Amorim must manoeuvre the first part of the season with his resources.

Toby Collyer could have provided extra midfield cover, but Amorim allowed the youngster to join West Brom on a season-long loan after deciding he would not receive adequate minutes.

Unless United reach the FA Cup quarter-finals this season, the 2025/26 campaign will see them play the fewest number of

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