Manchester United will now attack the transfer market after deciding on the future of manager Erik ten Hag.
One of the concerns over the end of season review concerning Erik ten Hag, was the amount of time Ineos were taking to reach a decision.
Now with their minds made-up, and Erik ten Hag staying, Manchester United must get on with the job of reshaping the squad during the transfer window.
The task ahead has some practical elements. A defender is required to replace Raphael Varane. A striker is required to replace Anthony Martial, and a midfielder will be required to step in for Casemiro, who is expected to exit.
United’s budget is fairly limited, and once those three deals are concluded, there may be little left to buy another exciting playmaker to get fans off their feet. But a plan looks to be taking shape.
Greenwood and Sancho sales to facilitate Olise move
Manchester United have been consistently linked with a move for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise in recent weeks, especially since his brace against the Red Devils in early May.
The questions have been, how can the team afford him, and where would he fit in? Especially with bigger, more practical priorities listed above, to solve.
United’s plan appears to be taking shape. Exits for misfit duo Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho can facilitate a move for Olise.
Juventus are pushing hard to sign Greenwood, with Gianluca di Marzio reporting personal terms are agreed between club and player. United want a high fee of around £40 million.
Jadon Sancho is also up for sale, with BBC Sport reporting United are looking for a £40 million fee.
The departure of both players frees up wages, in addition to boosting the club’s transfer funds.
It will also remove two attacking options from the squad, even if United don’t intend to use them, where one attacking player, who the club do intend to use, can be signed.
Michael Olise a potential difference maker for United
Manchester United are battling with Chelsea for the signature of Michael Olise, The Athletic report.
Exits for Sancho and Greenwood address the clear questions of ‘how’ and ‘why’ United would intend to sign him.
Olise, 22, would be a very popular signing, he is Premier League proven, and young with high potential to further improve.
The Frenchman will add goals and creativity to the attack, which was too predictable last season, adding help for striker Rasmus Hojlund and an incoming new striker.
Last season Olise contributed 10 goals and six assists in 19 games, 16 goal contributions, a very healthy return – and more Premier League goals than Sancho produced for United in two full seasons.