To explore who United might target on deadline day, we ran a simulation of the transfer window using Football Manager 26. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTMan United's 2026 January transfer deadline day simulated Going big in the market, United secured five new arrivals in our FM26 simulation. By the close of the transfer window, however, they had reinforced practically every position across the pitch. Emi Buendia arrives on loan on deadline day, somewhat swelling United's attacking midfield contingent. The biggest transfer outside the Premier League was Raphinha's £69m transfer from Barcelona to Saudi side Al-Ittihad.

Source: Express January 31, 2026 09:02 UTC