Like Shaw, Noussair Mazraoui has the benefit of being able to play at outside back or center back. It pushes him ahead of Dalot in the depth chart while also giving Amorim flexibility elsewhere. If United were pushing for a title, this is somewhere they may want to upgrade, but as things stand Mazraoui is fine.

Ruben Amorim has not hesitated to sideline players when he feels it’s necessary, but there’s one player who, despite doing everything right, still doesn’t seem to fit in. The 2025/26 season began with a goalless draw against Leeds United in Sweden,

Manchester United have completed a deal for Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo after extended negotiations as Ruben Amorim ’s attacking overhaul continues following extended negotiations. Standard Sport understands the deal is worth £71million after Brentford hiked their asking price late in negotiations.