Luke Shaw

Lisandro Martínez has publicly questioned Manchester United’s recruitment strategy, calling for more investment from technical director Jason Wilcox after the defeat to Atlético Madrid.

Club leadership is privately questioning the efficacy of the summer transfer window as Manchester United record their worst start to a season in 40 years.

Manchester United and Liverpool are competing for Bournemouth's £60m-rated Adrien Truffert, though a January move remains unlikely due to the Cherries' Europa League commitments.

Manchester United are reportedly planning to activate a 12-month extension option in Harry Amass's contract to secure the defender's value before a potential summer exit.

Manchester United are expected to reassess a move for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde in January, following failed summer negotiations over the defender’s valuation and transfer structure.

Manchester United are reportedly planning for a future without Luke Shaw, with no current signs of a contract renewal for the 31-year-old.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick favoured a new left-back during the summer window before ultimately shifting focus to secure a £70m deal for Carlos Baleba.

Wayne Rooney has warned that Manchester United's failure to sign a left-back and a fit striker has left manager Michael Carrick short of depth.