Fixing the engine room was thought to be the overwhelming priority for Manchester United entering the summer transfer window, but Ruben Amorim instead focused on bolstering an underperforming attack.
The Red Devils arguably overpaid the odds to bring in the Premier League’s two biggest xG defiers of last season in Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, while more of a gamble was taken on the raw talent of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško.
This heavy dedication of funds limited United’s ability to bolster their midfield, but very few would’ve expected the club to not make a single addition to that part of the depth chart before the deadline came and went.
Fortunately, Amorim believes he’s found a short-term solution in the middle of the park, with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro consistently operating in tandem at the start of 2025–26. So far, United’s summer oversight hasn‘t proven costly, but surely the club will target a new midfielder in the January transfer window, especially with Casemiro’s contract expiring next summer.
Here are six potential midfield targets for the Red Devils this winter.
