UNITED SUMMER SIGNINGS ALL ADD UP FOR DE LIGT

MATTHIJS de Ligt has praised United’s signings in the summer transfer window.

- By STEVEN RAILSTON

United began the transfer window by announcing the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves. Cunha’s release clause of £62.5million was triggered and he signed a five-year contract.

Due to protracted negotiations, it took over a month to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, but a breakthrough was agreed before the USA tour and the forward arrived for £65million plus £6million in add-ons.

Diego Leon completed a medical to finalise his move from Paraguayan side Cerro Porteno in January, but the deal outlined that he would move to Old Trafford in the summer window. United agreed a £3.3million fee, rising to £7m with add-ons, with Cerro Porteno to sign Leon.

The club have also just added striker Benjamin Sesko for £73 from RB Leipzig.