Fabrizio Romano questions Manchester United summer transfer activity
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 10:35 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Transfer analyst Fabrizio Romano expressed surprise regarding Manchester United's limited summer recruitment following the closure of the window. Despite the club's upcoming participation in the Champions League, Manchester United only completed deals for Andrey Santos, Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans, and Karl Darlow. Romano noted expectations of additional defensive signings, specifically highlighting the lack of depth at left-back and centre-back positions. The current squad relies heavily on Luke Shaw, who has a history of injuries, as the primary option at left-back. Manager Michael Carrick now faces a demanding schedule as the club prepares to open its Champions League and League Cup campaigns. The team also hosts Manchester City at Old Trafford this Sunday to continue their Premier League season.
- •Manchester United signed Andrey Santos, Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans, and Karl Darlow this summer.
- •Fabrizio Romano expected two to three additional defensive signings for the Champions League campaign.
- •Luke Shaw remains the only natural left-back in the current Manchester United squad.
- •Michael Carrick prepares his team to face Manchester City at Old Trafford this Sunday.
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘My feeling is…’: Romano admits he’s been left shocked by Man Utd summer window for one key reason
"Fabrizio Romano has admitted he was shocked at Manchester United’s lack of business this summer.The transfer window closed just over a week ago, and United’s only first-team additions were Andrey ...
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