Window closes without United signing a much-needed defender

The transfer deadline has now passed and Manchester United haven’t signed any more players, as Jose Mourinho suggested would be the case earlier today.

This means United’s first choice back four for the season ahead may still be Antonio Valencia, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Ashley Young.

Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof should be given a shot to form a partnership given that Smalling and Jones have failed to impress for years.

There have been suggestions that Tim Fosu-Mensah will sign for Fulham on loan but there is still time remaining for loan deals to be completed.


Fred and Diogo Dalot are the only players United have signed this summer.