Why Manchester United have not sought a right-back upgrade on Diogo Dalot

Manchester United have not pursued a new right-back, with Diogo Dalot trusted to continue despite inconsistency concerns, and investment steered towards other positions.

“But obviously, speaking of football, my goal is to win something with this club, to win a major trophy in this shirt,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport.

United spent heavily in 2025 on Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha. This window Youri Tielemans and Andry Santos have joined Michael Carrick’s midfield, and Senne Lammens has arrived in goal, with no defensive additions.

Danny Simpson is not urging a change. “I’m not surprised Diogo Dalot has maintained his position for so long,” he said. “One week he’s a nine, the next he’s a six.” He added that Noussair Mazraoui is a more defensive option. He believes other areas need attention before right-back.

Full-back scrutiny persists and Luke Shaw has struggled for fitness on the left. Dalot joined in 2018, spent 2020-21 on loan at AC Milan, and has FA Cup and Carabao Cup medals as he nears 250 appearances.

“I think that’s the minimum for this club - to approach every season believing we can win every competition. And I believe we’re creating something special.”

Source: Goal.com

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