Clinton Morrison believes Manchester United missed an opportunity by not signing former Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell as a backup to Luke Shaw. During the summer transfer window, United focused on strengthening their midfield under manager Michael Carrick, especially after the departure of Casemiro and a long-term injury to Manuel Ugarte. The club signed Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos, and Carlos Baleba from rival Premier League teams, along with Karl Darlow as a backup goalkeeper. However, despite these additions, there was surprise that United did not bring in a new left-back, leaving Luke Shaw as the only proven option in the position. United had shown interest in Lewis Hall, a 21-year-old full-back at Newcastle United, but the club refused to consider any offers for him. On deadline day, United also tried to secure a loan deal for Rayan Ait-Nouri from Manchester City, but the move was rejected. Morrison argues that United left the transfer window without adequately addressing their defensive needs, particularly at left-back. He pointed out that Crystal Palace signed Chilwell on a free transfer from Strasbourg, suggesting that the 27-year-old would have been a strong addition to United’s squad. Morrison acknowledged that United might have been looking for a younger and more ambitious player in the left-back position, but he expressed disappointment that they were unable to secure Lewis Hall. He also highlighted the need for improvements across the entire backline, including a new right-back and potentially a new center-half. While United made efforts to strengthen other areas of the squad, Morrison believes they left themselves vulnerable in defense, which could impact their performance in the upcoming season.