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Manchester United seeks to sign three midfielders this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:09 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Manchester United seeks to sign three midfielders this summer

Summary

Manchester United is actively looking to upgrade its midfield ahead of the 2026-27 season. Following the departure of Casemiro, United's current midfield depth is concerning, with only Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte available. The club aims to sign at least three midfielders, a move they have not made in recent history, with the last instance being in 2007. Michael Carrick's tactics and future signings will heavily depend on these recruits, which are critical for the season ahead.

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•Casemiro's departure leaves United in need of midfield upgrades.
•Only Mainoo and Ugarte are currently available in central midfield.
•United aims to sign three midfielders, unprecedented in recent years.
•Michael Carrick's tactical approach will depend on new midfield signings.
•The club also requires additional depth in fullback positions.

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9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United are attempting to do something they’ve never done before

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If we rule out moves for players 23 years old and under every signing Premier League clubs make essentially fall into one of three buckets: replacements, upgrades, or depth. Replacements are pretty straightforward. Player leaves, you need to replace them. They can be a little tricky when teams know you need to replace a player. […]
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