According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United is not currently considering the free agents market, with a left-back remaining a long-term target.

The transfer window has closed, and it is somewhat disappointing that Manchester United failed to bring in a left-back in the final hours before the deadline.

The club also halted the loan of Zirkzee to Everton, meaning Manchester United completed no signings on deadline day for the first time since 2019.

On the pitch, Manchester United showed some improvement compared to the previous round, beating Ipswich 5-2, with Bruno Fernandes once again playing a starring role.

Although the transfer window has closed, Manchester United will continue to hold weekly Q&A sessions. Fans can submit their questions, and Manchester United reporter Tyrone Marshall will answer them.

Here are answers to some of the latest questions:

Why not sign a free agent? Ramos, Carvajal and Alaba are all better suited for the Champions League than current options.

As I understand it, Manchester United is not looking at the free agents market. Many players now available as free agents have already passed their peak, and Ramos and Carvajal clearly fall into this category. Others were released due to declining performance, such as Alaba.

Ultimately, there is a reason why they are free agents, and these players have also commanded very high wages in the past. They do not fit the INEOS recruitment model being implemented at Old Trafford.

The only scenario that could change this is if Luke Shaw suffers a serious injury, leaving Manchester United without a fit left-back, but even then, signing someone is far from guaranteed.

Why didn't Manchester United sign Osimhen?

Because it would cost close to £100 million, and his earnings in Turkey are very high. The lower tax rate there means players receive substantial net income.

Osimhen has performed well at Galatasaray, but his continued presence there speaks volumes. Other European clubs do not appear to be very interested in him. His performances in that league are difficult to assess, and the financial cost involved is also high for other European giants.

If Manchester United were to sign a striker this summer, it would be a much more modest signing at a significantly lower price than Osimhen.

Will Manchester United sign a defender and backup striker in January 2025?

That depends entirely on how the season develops. I believe if Shaw stays healthy and others can fill in for some matches, a left-back may not be a priority. The club could still look at the loan market, but long-term, Manchester United's real priority is signing a left-back, which will likely happen next summer.

Zirkzee's future could also be discussed again in January, but Manchester United has Sesko, Cunha, Mbeumo and Rashford, who can play as centre-forwards, so they don't necessarily need a backup striker.

If Baldeba recovers, will Mainoo still get enough playing time?

I think the answer was given last weekend. Carrick now has excellent options in midfield, and if Mount can stay healthy for several consecutive weeks, he will have five good players available.

Also, there are many matches ahead. Manchester United will have weeks with three matches starting this week, so rotation will be crucial.

But I expect Baldeba and Mainoo to become the midfield pairing for the biggest matches and gradually emerge as Manchester United's best midfield combination.

What do the coaches think we can achieve this season?

That is a good question. Carrick is always optimistic when speaking to the media, and the atmosphere behind the scenes is equally positive regarding Manchester United. He firmly believes Manchester United should be competing in the upper reaches of the Premier League table.

But you can sense he wanted more in the transfer market and must realize that constantly competing for the title or going deep in European competitions is now more difficult than it should have been.

Carrick is very pleased with the three midfielders signed and believes his squad depth is stronger than last season, but to get closer to the ultimate goal, he will also need some luck with injuries.

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