Manchester United's summer transfer window has left fans with a sense of disappointment, despite the club's initiative in signing Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans before the end of July. The midfield overhaul was long overdue, but the lack of depth and quality depth in other areas has raised concerns.
The club's patience and tenacity in pursuing Carlos Baleba was commendable, but the failure to address defensive frailties and the lack of a top-tier left-back are areas of concern. The club's strategy has been focused on the attack last summer and midfield this summer, so January will likely bring a focus on defense.
The article highlights the need for a top-tier left-back, and the club's pursuit of Lewis Hall is seen as a priority. The author also mentions the need for a decent center-back and the curious situation of Joshua Zirkzee, who has been marginalized after Carrick's January appointment.
The overall grade for the transfer window is C-, with the club losing points for failing to address defensive frailties and the lack of quality depth. The article concludes with a call for a top-tier left-back in January, as the club's strategy shifts to address the defense.
