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

The transfer window has closed, and it is quite unfortunate that Manchester United was unable to sign a left-back in the final days of the transfer deadline.

The club also approved the loan of Joshua Zirkzee to Everton, which means Manchester United made no new signings on the final day of the transfer window for the first time since 2019.

On the pitch, Manchester United showed some improvement compared to the first round, defeating Ipswich 5-2, with Bruno Fernandes once again being the standout performer.

Although the transfer window has closed, Manchester United will continue to hold weekly Q&A sessions where fans can submit questions, and Tyrone Marshall, Manchester United correspondent, will provide answers.

Here are answers to some of the latest questions:

Why not sign free agents? Ramos, Carvajal, and Alonso would all be more suitable for Champions League football than current options.

From what I understand, Manchester United is not looking at the free agent market. Many current free agents are past their peak years, and Ramos and Carvajal clearly fall into this category. Others were released due to poor form, such as Alonso.

Ultimately, they are free agents for a reason. While these players commanded high wages in the past, they do not fit the recruitment model that INEOS is implementing at Old Trafford.

The only scenario that might change this is if Luke Shaw suffers a serious injury, leaving Manchester United without a left-back, but even then, signing a replacement is not guaranteed.

Why didn't Manchester United sign Osimhen?

Because his transfer fee would be nearly £100 million, and his wages in Turkey are substantial. The lower tax rates there mean players retain a significant portion of their earnings.

Osimhen has performed well at Galatasaray, but his decision to remain there is telling. Other European clubs do not appear particularly interested in him. His performances in that league are difficult to assess, and the financial outlay involved is too high for other European giants.

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

Will Manchester United sign a backup defender and forward in January 2027?

It depends on how the season progresses. If Shaw remains fit and others can step up in certain matches, a left-back may not be the immediate priority. The club may continue to explore loan options, but in the long term, Manchester United's primary focus is signing a left-back, which should happen next summer.

Joshua Zirkzee's future may be revisited in January, but Manchester United has Sesko, Cunha, Mbeumo, and M. Rashford who can play as centre-forward, so backup strikers may not be necessary.

If Baldeba recovers from injury, will Kobbie Mainoo still get sufficient playing time?

I think this was answered last weekend. Michael Carrick now has excellent options in midfield, and if Mason Mount can stay healthy for several weeks, he will have five quality players to choose from.

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

However, I expect Baldeba and Kobbie Mainoo to become the midfield pairing for the most important matches and gradually establish themselves as Manchester United's primary midfield partnership.

What does the coach believe we can achieve this season?

That is a good question. Michael Carrick is always optimistic when speaking to the media, and the atmosphere behind the scenes is similarly positive regarding Manchester United. He strongly believes that Manchester United should be challenging for the top position in the Premier League.

However, you sense he wanted more from the transfer market and must recognize that maintaining title contention or progressing far in European competition is more difficult than it should be.

Michael Carrick is very pleased with the three midfielders he signed and believes his team's depth is stronger than last season. But to approach the highest targets, he still needs luck with injuries.

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