Manchester United should have given priority to attracting offensive players in the summer window last year, and completed the front line reconstruction this summer

August 12th, the Manchester Evening News wrote an article about Manchester United's recruitment. The article believes that Manchester United should have given priority to introducing attacking players in the summer window last year.

After the 2023-24 season, Manchester United should have given priority to introducing attacking line players in the summer window last year, but they have brought in three defenders, a defensive midfielder and just one attacking line player. Manchester United signed Mazravie, De Rigt and Yoro, and introduced Ugat in the midfield. The attacking line only introduced Zilkze to challenge Hoylen. Both players will not start in the opening match against Arsenal in the new season.

Although Manchester United should have given priority to bringing a starting striker to the summer, they strengthened a defensive midfielder, and they argued that there are good reasons behind this approach. Throughout the 2023-24 season, Manchester United's midfield had a very big loophole, and Casemiro's form declined significantly compared to the previous season. Manchester United needs younger players to supplement the lineup. Although Tenhamhe listed Ugat as the third in the individual signing target, the club still listed Ugat as the top target.

Manchester United still needs to introduce a midfielder this summer, but strengthening the midfielder after the summer window is opened is not their first choice, and the club prioritizes introducing attacking players. After introducing Cunha and Mbemo, Manchester United got the center they urgently needed last weekend. Cesco's joining means the team's rebuilding the offensive system, which is undoubtedly a huge encouragement for Manchester United and Amorin. Amorin must be impatient to send three new forwards against Arsenal.

Cesco is not Manchester United's first choice, but they ended up being the well-received striker, whose name has been closely linked to many giants over the past few years. After signing Cesco, Manchester United ensured that the most important part of their signing list had been completed, which in itself was huge positive news.