Cambridge United's League Two rivals, Salford City, have made significant signings ahead of the new season, including Macaulay Langstaff and Luke Molyneux. The signings have sparked concerns among other League Two teams, including Bristol Rovers and Chesterfield, who may be worried about Salford City's chances of automatic promotion. Cambridge United secured automatic promotion last season, finishing third in League Two with 82 points from 46 games, and will be looking to build on that success in the new season. The team's next fixture is against Barnsley at home on January 16, 2027. Salford City's summer transfer business has been eye-catching, with the signings of Langstaff and Molyneux being the biggest deals of the window so far in League Two. Langstaff scored 28 goals in his previous season in the fourth tier with Notts County, and many are tipping him to be the division's leading marksman. Molyneux scored eight goals and provided 11 assists for League One side Doncaster Rovers last season and was expected to be Championship-bound if he departed the South Yorkshire outfit. Salford City have also signed other players with proven EFL quality this summer, including Will Norris, Will Aimson, Elliot Bonds, Joe Powell, and Abraham Odoh. The signings have given Salford City a squad that will be the envy of many of their League Two rivals, and they will be looking to make a strong start to the new season.