Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has conceded that a single transfer window will not provide an "instant fix" for the club. Despite being outspent by promoted teams Hull, Ipswich, and Coventry, United invested £155m in central midfielders, though they failed to secure a left-back.
Carrick expressed general satisfaction with the club's transfer business, which saw Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos, and Carlos Baleba join to strengthen the midfield, alongside backup goalkeeper Karl Darlow. United are set to begin their Champions League campaign on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has had a "difficult" conversation with new signing Taylor Harwood-Bellis, informing the defender he will not be included in the club's Champions League squad. Harwood-Bellis, a £25m deadline-day arrival from Southampton, was omitted alongside 17-year-old Brian Madjo.
In other Premier League news, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has revealed his players were keen for Enzo Fernández to join the club. Fernández completed a British record-equalling £125m move from Chelsea on deadline day and could feature against Coventry on Saturday, though he will not be captain.
Tottenham's Roberto De Zerbi has defended his decision to exclude Richarlison from the Premier League squad, stating the forward "decided everything alone" after expressing a desire to leave.