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Who should Man Utd sign? 4 players recommended to the Red Devils
19th August, 2026 09:55 AM
The start of the new English Premier League season promises a fiercely competitive title race with several clubs in the mix.
Arsenal and Manchester City remain the odds-on favourites to capture the crown, but both powerhouses face looming threats from Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, who have bolstered their squads with over ten summer additions.
Meanwhile, Manchester United, the Premier League’s most successful club, enter the campaign as intriguing outsiders.
Need for more signings
Following years of inconsistency, the Red Devils appear to be back on track after a steady revival under manager Michael Carrick. Carrick guided United to a third-place finish last term, securing a crucial return to the UEFA Champions League.
However, with the added physical and tactical demands of elite European football, Carrick has openly stressed the need for further reinforcements before the transfer window closes.
His sentiment is widely shared by pundits and observers, who underscore that United still requires quality depth across multiple key positions to maintain its trajectory.
Among the Premier League stars recommended to Old Trafford is Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly. The versatile English talent, who seamlessly operates at both left-back and in central midfield, has caught the eye of former Red Devils skipper Wayne Rooney.
Ronney recommends Lewis-Skelly
Rooney recently called a move for the youngster an “absolute no-brainer” to bolster Carrick’s squad depth. Despite being presented with the chance to pursue the adaptable Arsenal prodigy, it remains to be seen whether United’s hierarchy will submit an official bid before the deadline.
In attack, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen remains high on the wishlist of potential recruits. Currently playing in the Turkish Süper Lig with Galatasaray after a prolific stint at Napoli, the former Serie A top scorer has long been tipped for a move to English football. Speaking to beIN Sports, club legend
Patrice Evra declared Osimhen the ideal frontman for Manchester United, citing his elite goalscoring instinct and physical presence as the exact profile needed to spearhead Carrick’s front line.
Meanwhile, Paul Scholes has urged his former club to make two major additions before the transfer window slams shut, identifying central defender Cristian Romero and Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as transformational targets.
Scholes emphasised that United still lacks necessary steel in deep areas if they hope to challenge at the highest level. While Romero ultimately completed a blockbuster transfer to Atlético Madrid, Scholes’ assessment on midfield quality holds firm, making Palace’s left-footed English international Adam Wharton a prime candidate for United to pursue before time runs out.
