Manchester United's summer transfer window activity has so far adhered to the 'quality over quantity philosophy.
The Red Devils have only made two key signings as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer assembles a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title.
Jadon Sancho, a winger for Borussia Dortmund and England, joined United for an eye-watering £73 million as the Norwegian manager tries to add pace and goals to his frontline.
Raphael Varane, a World Cup and Champions League winner for Real Madrid, is also on his way to the Theatre of Dreams, where he will team up with Harry Maguire to form a strong centre-back tandem.
The only other arrival so far in this window is Tom Heaton, although the former Aston Villa goalkeeper appears to be little more than a squad player with David De Gea and Dean Henderson still on the books.
Although Solskjaer's team appears to be a real contender for the 2021/22 season, fans will be hoping for one or two more names to enhance the squad.
These are the most recent transfer speculations from Old Trafford.
After scoring 41 goals in all competitions for Borussia Dortmund's the previous season, Erling Haaland is one of the most sought-after players on the planet.
The striker, who is only 21, has the potential to become a world-class player.
Last season, his spectacular form was aided in no small part by Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho's outstanding displays.
They created a clinical connection that enabled the club finish in third place in the Bundesliga.
After this summer's transfer, Sancho has found a new home at Old Trafford, and Haaland has spoken out about losing his strike partner.
"Jadon and I had a really good understanding," the talisman stated at the Dortmund pre-season camp. "He's a quality player and it's sad he's gone, but that's football."
The Norwegian's praise for United's latest signing will be welcome news to Red Devils supporters, who had been linked with a move for Haaland.
According to ESPN, Solskjaer is desperate to sign a powerful striker, with Haaland at the top of his want list.
Any such move may have to wait until next year, given United's summer spending spree, but the Dortmund striker's glowing praise for Sancho puts United in excellent stead.
Villa is urged to make a move for Tuanzebe.
Noel Whelan, a former Leeds striker, has pushed Aston Villa to sign Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe on loan.
The 23-year-old is unlikely to make an appearance at Old Trafford this season, as Raphael Varane's signing will put him even further down the centre-back pecking order.
Tuanzebe spent 18 months on loan at Villa Park between 2018 and 2019, assisting the Villains in their promotion push.
Dean Smith should bring the defender back for another brief stint, according to Wheelan.
“When you look at the strength in depth of centre-back, I don't think they have enough,” he told Football Insider exclusively. It depends if they're aiming for a three, in which case he jumps right in. Maybe that's what they're thinking.
“The fact that he's worked with him before, his Manchester United experience, and his age.
“You need to provide pressure to two defenders who don't have a lot of pressure behind them. You must begin to cover all of your bases. If one of those suffers an injury or is suspended, you'll need someone in there who can bear the pressure."
In the center-back position, Smith has Tyrone Mings, Ezri Konsa, and Kortney Hause at his disposal.
If the Villa manager wants to entice Tuanzebe back to Villa Park, he'll have to beat off suspected competition from Newcastle United.
Diogo Dalot's return to Manchester United following his loan spell with AC Milan could be limited.
According to the Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, the club has been in frequent touch with Manchester United in an attempt to bring Dalot back to the San Siro.
According to the Italian newspaper, Stefano Pioli considers the United full-back to be a top priority and is confident that he will return to Italy.
Dalot joined Manchester United from Porto in 2018 and spent the previous season on loan with the Italian team.
The Express reports that Dalot's exit is vital in order to permit any potential transfer for Atletico Madrid's Keiran Trippier, so it's not all bad news for United fans who want the Portuguese defender to stay.
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