Fernandes in line for a new deal
Manchester United have opened contract talks with club captain Bruno Fernandes (5). The news comes fresh off Sunday's 5–2 win over Ipswich Town, where Fernandes scored a hat-trick at Old Trafford (1)(3)(11).
Amad staying put
Aston Villa submitted a concrete offer for Amad Diallo, and United reportedly have no intention of selling (4). The winger is staying.
Left-back search hits deadline day
Carrick is pushing for a new left-back before the window closes on Tuesday (1). Luke Shaw's display against Ipswich raised the urgency, and United want cover fast (1)(6).
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Alejandro Balde is on the list, but United believe that deal is too expensive (6). Lewis Hall, David Raum, Ferdi Kadioglu, Ian Maatsen and Jorge Salinas have all been linked (11).
Amass could be out the door
Harry Amass is attracting interest from West Ham, Norwich and Birmingham after an impressive loan at Sheffield Wednesday (2)(14). Burnley have held initial talks over a permanent move, with a loan not ruled out (2).
Zirkzee still has an exit route
Joshua Zirkzee could leave before the deadline (7). United have been trying to open a permanent exit all summer, with an obligation to buy the preferred structure (7).
Dan Gore lands at Luton
Dan Gore completed a loan move to Luton Town on Monday (13). Jacob Devaney joined Hibernian on loan, and Ethan Wheatley moved to Lincoln City until the end of the season (13).
Yorke's verdict on the attack
Dwight Yorke says United's forward line is on par with Liverpool's (12). The former striker made the call amid the late transfer flurry.
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are replaying the highlights from the 5–2 win over Ipswich and loving it. The left-back hunt dominates deadline-day discussion, with supporters tracking every Amass update and the long list of possible replacements. There's a clear sense the club has to get this signing right.
