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Everton hosts Manchester United after troubled transfer window

9/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Everton will host Manchester United with an 18-player senior squad after a troubled transfer window.
Everton lost Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City, missed Folarin Balogun, and doubts academy players can fill gaps.
Everton secured Jack Grealish on loan for a second season to boost the attack.
Manchester United signed Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for £155 million, yet left-back Luke Shaw remains only senior option.

History

Historical Context

Manchester United’s £14 million purchase of Michael Carrick in 2006 signaled a shift toward big spending, a trend that continued with later high-profile signings and led to a league-wide fee surge. By 2024, Everton’s reliance on loans such as Iliman Ndiaye and the Grealish loan shows how rising costs now push mid-table clubs toward temporary deals.

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Story summary

Everton will host Manchester United with an 18-player senior squad after a troubled transfer window.
Everton lost Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City, missed Folarin Balogun, and doubts academy players can fill gaps.
Everton secured Jack Grealish on loan for a second season to boost the attack.
Manchester United signed Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for £155 million, yet left-back Luke Shaw remains only senior option.

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