A central midfielder would still boost United, though. Ruben Amorim opted to start with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro in Sunday’s defeat to Arsenal, swapping the latter with Manuel Ugarte in the second half and leaving Kobbie Mainoo on the bench.

Manchester United fans have had their say on who the club should pursue now that the dream of signing Carlos Baleba this summer looks to be extinguished.Baleba pursuitAfter sealing a deal for

Man Utd are adamant they'll sign a midfielder before the September 1 deadline and multiple reports are pointing to a 23-year-old LaLiga star being the one to fill the void