Manchester United are tipped to take a proactive approach in pursuit of a new central midfielder next summer and “lead the way” compared to potential rivals in the transfer market.
United focused recruitment efforts during the recent closed summer window on attacking players to address a major factor in last season’s record low finish in the Premier League era. Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Šeško all arrived for big money, before a late swoop also added goalkeeper Senne Lammens to the squad on Deadline Day.
Interest was shown in Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba but didn’t progress.
United have lacked midfield control in the early weeks of 2025–26 and a No.6-type player remains an ideal addition. The writes that Baleba, Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton “more than fit the bill” for what United—and indeed others—are looking for.
