The spending strengthening the squad is necessary to return to the Champions League, with Arsenal fourth in the early standings. The last striker United signed was a backup: Odion Ighalo on deadline day in January. Five deals were completed by United on deadline day including another Uruguayan, with 18-year-old winger Facundo Pellistri joining from Penarol in his homeland for 10 million euros. Left back Alex Telles signed from Porto for 15 million euros plus potentially another 2 million euros depending on the 27-year-old Brazilian’s success with the club. The 16-year-old center back Willy Kambwala joined from Sochaux in a deal that could rise to four million euros.

Source: Fox News October 05, 2020 23:03 UTC