Manchester United’s completed summer business
By Joel Masibo, July 22, 2026Manchester United’s completed summer transfer business
Manchester United have continued reshaping their squad during the 2026 summer transfer window, with the club confirming all arrivals and departures as deals are finalised.
Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos became the first player signed since Michael Carrick was appointed head coach, completing a permanent move from Chelsea. He was followed by experienced goalkeeper Karl Darlow, who joined as a free agent after leaving Leeds United, while Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans also arrived on a permanent transfer from Aston Villa.
The Red Devils also strengthened their attacking options by signing promising winger Tynan Thompson from Tottenham Hotspur.
Confirmed arrivals
United have completed the Ksh7 billion (£48 m) signing of Brazil international Andrey Santos from Chelsea as well as Aston Villa’s Youri Tielemans as they try to revamp their midfield.
Santos made his unofficial debut for the club during the pre-season meeting with Wrexham on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Finland, offering supporters an early glimpse of what he could bring ahead of the new campaign.
The Brazilian started the match in Helsinki wearing the No. 17 shirt. Although still settling into his new surroundings, the 22-year-old produced several promising moments that highlighted both his defensive awareness and composure in possession.
Karl Darlow – Joined from Leeds United (Free transfer)
Andrey Santos – Signed from Chelsea (Permanent)
Youri Tielemans – Arrived from Aston Villa (Permanent)
Tynan Thompson – Joined from Tottenham Hotspur (Permanent)
On the outgoing front, several senior players left Old Trafford after their contracts came to an end. Among them was Casemiro, while striker Rasmus Hojlund completed a permanent switch to Italian side Napoli.
Academy graduate James Bailey was transferred to Stockport County earlier in the window. Goalkeeper Andre Onana also departed on loan, returning to Turkish club Trabzonspor for a second successive season.
Another young goalkeeper, Solomon Honor, secured a season-long loan move to National League North side Southport during the middle of July.
Confirmed departures
Sonny Aljofree – Contract expired
James Bailey – Joined Stockport County (Free transfer)
Casemiro – Contract expired
Rasmus Hojlund – Joined Napoli (Permanent)
Tyrell Malacia – Contract expired
Andre Onana – Loan to Trabzonspor
Jadon Sancho – Contract expired
Malachi Sharpe – Contract expired
Solomon Honor – Loan to Southport