Managing Man Utd as Bryan Mbeumo transfer agreed and midfield exit boosts budget

It would be easy to urge Manchester United supporters to relax about the club's lack of summer transfer business, but pre-season is now closer than the end of the 2024/25 campaign. Ruben Amorim needs to form as close to his refreshed squad as possible for the start of United's preparations for next term, yet so much still needs to be done.

Matheus Cunha has arrived in a £62.5million move from Wolves. An exciting addition, no doubt, but a mere note in the business ballad that Amorim must orchestrate over the next two months. The Portuguese head coach reportedly wants another 'No. 10', a striker, a midfielder and potentially a goalkeeper, too.

Read on to discover how United could facilitate that to steer clear of yet another disastrous campaign.

Bryan Mbeumo transfer agreed

United's rejected bid for Bryan Mbeumo at the start of June - worth £45m plus £10m in add-ons - has been followed by dead silence.

Negotiations are believed to be happening behind the scenes, but it's unclear whether the Red Devils are any closer to meeting Brentford's demands.

United must ensure they wrap up the Mbeumo deal as soon as possible so they can switch their attention towards crucial player sales.

If the saga drags on any longer, INEOS would become increasingly vulnerable to a hijack for the talented 25-year-old.

Casemiro among several sales

Beyond Cunha and Mbeumo, United would have to raise funds through player sales after missing out on European football altogether.

It goes without saying that Marcus Rashford, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho are all in the shop window and must leave.

Several other players, including Rasmus Hojlund, Mason Mount and Luke Shaw, should be on the chopping block, too. Casemiro, despite his renaissance last season, is another of them.

Offloading the 33-year-old Brazilian from the wage bill would make significant room for fresh energy in midfield, which Amorim desperately needs. The United boss can't afford to continue adapting to fit him in.

Audacious Victor Osimhen swoop

Amorim has already been rejected by Liam Delap, who joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town, while Viktor Gyokeres has snubbed a Sporting reunion to prioritise Arsenal.

United have been linked with other candidates, including Randal Kolo Muani and Hugo Ekitike. But there is no better option on the market than Victor Osimhen.

Whether the M16 giants can attract Osimhen without the allure of Champions League football remains to be seen.

His refusal to accept a lucrative offer from Al-Hilal suggests he is eyeing Europe's premier competition.

But if United gather enough funds through their summer clearout and the 26-year-old is still available, they must place all of their chips on that pursuit.