Manchester United’s near £150m summer overhaul could see new look XI that includes Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo

Manchester United face yet another huge summer transfer window, but this one could be the most crucial in years.

Head coach Ruben Amorim apologised to United fans on Old Trafford on Sunday at the end of their worst ever Premier League season.

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“I know you are really disappointed with me and with the team,” he said following their 2-0 win over Aston Villa to finish 15th.

Despite such a disastrous campaign, which also featured their Europa League final defeat to Tottenham, transfer plans have already begun.

talkSPORT understands Matheus Cunha has agreed a five-year-deal with United, who are ready to activate his £62.5million release clause.

The Brazilian will take the no.10 shirt upon his arrival from Wolves.

United are also understood to have held talks with Brentford about Bryan Mbeumo, who is valued at around £50m.

Amorim’s side may also be preparing for notable departures such as club captain Bruno Fernandes amid interest from Saudi Arabia.

Here, talkSPORT.com explores how United starting XI could look for next season after a much-needed summer rebuild.

From back to front

One key position that the Premier League giants will be looking to address is goalkeeper following further Andre Onana struggles.

The 29-year-old was dropped by Amorim earlier in the season amid a series of errors and conceded 65 goals across 50 appearances.

talkSPORT reported last week that United, alongside Atletico Madrid, are showing interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez.

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Sources close to the World Cup winner say he would prefer to stay in Europe despite lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia.

Recent reports have also linked United with Mike Maignan of AC Milan as he prepares to enter the final year of his contract at the San Siro.

However, the Premier League experience of Martinez with Villa could make him the more desirable signing at Old Trafford.

United’s defence could stay relatively the same as this season, even if their performances led to the unwanted 15th-place final standing.

Harry Maguire, who has impressed despite being regularly speculated to leave, has stepped up on occasions and worthy of a starting spot.

Matthijs de Ligt and his experience could keep him at centre-back over the injury-prone Lisandro Martinez.

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Fitness issues have hampered Leny Yoro’s first season at the club but he still made 22 starts in 33 matches for Amorim.

Centre of the side

Fernandes has been a mainstay in the United midfield since signing in 2020 but he could be on his way out this summer.

Al Hilal are understood to be willing to pay £100m for the 30-year-old and have set him a deadline of this week to decide on a move.

United would ideally want to keep Fernandes, but are under pressure to sell in order to fund their squad rebuild.

Kobbie Mainoo may not be as attacking-minded as him, but could the chosen midfielder to succeed him on a consistent basis.

The academy graduate has shone in the past two seasons and may be joined by Casemiro despite previous doubts over his future.

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talkSPORT understands the 33-year-old wants to stay at United for the rest of his contract, which expires next summer.

Clubs from Saudi Arabia and the United States have held interest in the former Real Madrid star but he will snub an exit.

This could therefore raise doubts over Manuel Ugarte, who endured a tough start to life at the club but featured 45 times in the campaign.

On the right of the midfield, Amad Diallo has emerged as one of the club’s brightest talents amid such a poor season.

The 22-year-old managed to reach 11 goals and nine assists despite an ankle injury that kept him sidelined earlier in 2025.

Sitting on the left-hand side is likely to be Patrick Dorgu having had a strong first season since joining from Lecce in February.

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He started 18 of his 20 appearances and showed glimpses of quality during his first few months under Amorim.

Going forward

United’s biggest change looks set to come in their attack as two big signings look set to replace a duo of formerly key players.

The first of which is Cunha, who bagged 15 goals and six assists in the Premier League for Wolves across the 2024/25 campaign.

His efforts helped Wolves avoid relegation, and the 25-year-old adds versatility as he can play as an attacking midfielder or up front.

United have also worked on a deal for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap amid his £30m release clause this summer.

However, rivals Chelsea are thought to be leading the race to sign him after they secured qualification for next season’s Champions League.

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Starting on the right of the attack looks set to be Mbeumo after yet another excellent season for Brentford.

The Cameroon international hit 20 goals and nine assists across 38 Premier League appearances for the Bees.

Completing the attack could very well be Mason Mount, whose game time for United has been limited since signing from Chelsea in 2023.

Various injuries have kept him absent and he has only scored four goals in 46 games, but he could be the only option remaining.

Amorim has told Alejandro Garnacho to leave United this summer after spending five years at Old Trafford.

Marcus Rashford also appears to be leaving after a strong loan spell at Villa, with Barcelona understood to be his preferred destination.

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Jadon Sancho and Antony are other loanees who will return ahead of the summer, but they too could be set for exits.

Chelsea have an obligation to buy Sancho for £25m but can withdraw from the clause, whilst Antony appears keen to stay at Real Betis.