Manchester United have some big transfer plans for 2026, but what can we expect to see from them in the final few days of this window?
The Red Devils have had a quiet January, but there’s some good news in there as some big names are staying put, while we also take a look at who’s already being targeted for the summer.
The transfer deadline isn’t until 7pm on Monday February 2nd, so there’s still time for clubs to get some last-minute business done, though it currently looks like it will remain a quiet window for United.
Manchester United thinking ahead to summer with midfield transfer targets
Much of United’s focus at the moment is on midfielders, and that was the case before Casemiro’s departure at the end of this season was announced by the club and the player last week.
We understand Casemiro was offered the chance to stay if he took a significant pay cut, but that didn’t materialise, and the experienced Brazilian will need replacing.
Elliot Anderson is United’s dream target, but they also have an eye on others due to the fact that some sources view Manchester City as the early favourites to land the Nottingham Forest midfielder.
Elliot Anderson in action for Nottingham Forest (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Joao Gomes
As reported here, Joao Gomes is another name on United’s radar after his impressive performances for Wolves. They notably signed Matheus Cunha from Molineux last summer, and this could be another opportunity for them, especially if Wolves get relegated, as seems likely.
Adam Wharton
Meanwhile, Adam Wharton is, like Anderson, another young English talent attracting plenty of interest, with Sky Sports recently claiming MUFC were keen on him. Crystal Palace have recently sold big names like Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi, so it would make sense if big clubs fancied their chances with Wharton.
Felix Nmecha
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