Were Man United right not to buy on deadline day?

A complete rebuild of the Manchester United midfield had already been done when the UK's transfer deadline day arrived this week so the focus switched to players who could deputise for Luke Shaw at left back and Benjamin Sesko as a target-man centre forward. In the end, despite exploring the viability of several targets, the club's decision makers opted not to buy. We take a look at squad depth and try to assess how much of a gamble it was to 'keep the powder dry'. Meanwhile, this weekend's opposition Everton are a potential powder keg after the sale of Iliam Ndiaye and an unsuccessful eleventh-hour bid for Josh Zirkzee. Joining us to look ahead to that Everton game and the start of United's WSL campaign is Cerys Jones who is now working on The Athletic's Manchester United coverage. The WSL campaign may be tough for Eva Olid and her squad after high profile departures. The opening fixtures, including Friday's trip to star-studded London City Lionesses, represent a baptism of fire for the new manager. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Deadline Day draws a blank, the right call? 19:30 - United's near departures/incomings 22:39 - Has Michael Carrick been left short? 27:55 - Previewing Everton (A) 39:53 - United begin their WSL campaign under new leadership 51:00 - Assessing the new signings 54:42 - A tribute to Scotty Hosts: Ian Irving, Laurie Whitwell, Andy Mitten and Cerys Jones Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Audio Producer: Ollie Bellwood Video Producer: Grayson Moody Instagram: @totdevils Tik Tok: @totdevils #mufc #manchesterunited #premierleague