Players chosen to represent their country at Africa Cup of Nations 2024 could miss up to nine Manchester United games.
28.08.2023 - 05:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United have less than a week to add to their squad this summer - but there is leeway in the global market for them to strike-up further business beyond deadline day.
Erik ten Hag and his recruitment team moved swiftly after finishing third last season to sign Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund for a combined £180million-plus to strengthen three positions. However, owing to form and circumstance, United have now resumed their recruitment drive.
Injuries to England internationals Luke Shaw and Mount mean the club are hoping to snap-up a left-back and another central midfielder. There are also attempts being made to find worthy back-up for Onana with Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir heading up the list.
Ryan Gravenberch and Sofyan Amrabat are on the radar when it comes to the engine room, but the clock is ticking to get any would-be deals over the line before the Premier League cut-off comes and goes at 11pm on Friday. Here, we take a look at how United and other leading sides in Europe can tweak their squad beyond that date.
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When does the transfer window close this summer?
Clubs in the Premier League have until 11pm (UK time) on Friday, September 1 to sign players. Europe's other leading leagues, in Italy, Germany, France and Spain, have installed the same cut-off date. Serie A and the Bundesliga have earlier 5pm deadlines. However, as always, some moves will not be confirmed until later on that night or even during the next morning, so long as the paperwork is submitted before the deadline.
What
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