According to Manchester Evening News, after investing over £415 million in the last two summer transfer windows, Manchester United may prioritize strengthening their defense in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Over the last two summer windows, Manchester United has invested heavily. The INEOS group hopes to reshape the first team so the squad can compete in the Premier League and European competitions, but the team still needs strengthening.

In the last two summer windows, Manchester United spent over £415 million. To regain their glory at Old Trafford, Manchester United still needs further investment in the upcoming summer transfer window. Over the last two seasons, the club has undergone significant changes: following Amorim's unsuccessful tenure, Carrick took over the team and led them to finish third in the Premier League last season.

In Amorim's first season in charge, Manchester United finished only 15th in the Premier League. However, considering Amorim took over in November last year with only the first team left by Ten Hag, the club hierarchy still chose to continue backing the Portuguese manager.

But after receiving a substantial transfer budget and completing a full preseason preparation, Amorim was sacked by the club in January this year. Carrick then took over, and despite lacking decision-making power in the winter transfer window, the Manchester United legend still led the team to finish third in the Premier League.

After strengthening the attack and midfield, according to current transfer pace, Manchester United may focus on reinforcing the defense in the summer 2025 transfer window. In terms of current squad strength and depth, defense may be the team's weakest area, and many were surprised that Manchester United did not prioritize defensive reinforcement in recent months.

The 31-year-old Luke Shaw needs a long-term successor and direct competitor, as in Carrick's tactical system, Dogu is being considered for a winger position. Several players were linked with Manchester United this summer, but none of the transfers were ultimately completed.

Lewis Hall is Manchester United's primary target for the defense. Since joining Newcastle United from Chelsea in 2023, the 21-year-old left-back has performed very well. However, Newcastle United refused to sell Lewis Hall, and it is understood that Newcastle would demand a high price if any club made a serious offer.

Manchester United were also linked with Alejandro Balde, Jorge Salinas, and Rayan Ait-Nouri, but these transfers ultimately did not materialize. In the new season, Manchester United will still be heavily reliant on Luke Shaw. However, the situation could change within 12 months, and by then the team will need to strengthen more than just a left-back successor.

Due to a back injury that kept him out for nearly a year, Matthijs de Ligt's future at Manchester United is uncertain. After a long absence, the club is still unsure whether he can return to his previous level.

The future of 33-year-old Harry Maguire also needs to be planned carefully. If Manchester United wants to continue improving the team's strength, they must consider updating the center-back position. Maguire remains one of the club's most trusted players, but as he ages, his performance may decline.

Lisandro Martínez's future is also in question. His contract expires next summer, and Manchester United has an option to extend it by one year, but they have not yet decided whether to use it. Since joining Manchester United, Lisandro Martínez has been frequently injured, including an ACL injury in 2024, which kept him out for 44 club and international matches.

It remains to be seen whether Lisandro Martínez can stay healthy and remain part of Manchester United's long-term plans. What is certain is that within less than 12 months, Manchester United will overhaul their defense, just as they have strengthened the attack and midfield over the last two seasons.

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