Get the United transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Eduardo Camavinga and Saul Niguez were two midfielders heavily linked with Manchester United this summer.
Both players left Rennes and Atletico Madrid respectively on deadline day, but neither arrived at Old Trafford. Camavinga joined Real Madrid - the Frenchman always preferred a move to Spain over United - while Chelsea signed Saul on loan for the season.
Although United enjoyed a transfer window reminiscent of the glory days from over a decade ago this summer, bringing Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo to the club, it's ironic they overlooked their biggest, glaring weakness.
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