It's not so easy being Manchester United this transfer window.
As Erik ten Hag aims to continue his Red Devils revolution, reality has dawned on the Dutchman, who was backed to the hilt last summer following a wretched start to his first campaign in charge. 12 months later and the purse strings have been pulled tight amid the club's ongoing takeover saga, with United so far unable to sign their top targets that aren't named Mason Mount.
Midfield is an area where the lack of available funds has been most prevalent. Firstly, Adrien Rabiot snubbed advances from Old Trafford and chose to sign a new one-year contract with Juventus, despite the Red Devils being able to offer Champions League football. Declan Rice always seemed a pie in the sky and now he's set to join Arsenal. And then there was Moises Caicedo, who Chelsea have now opened talks with to make it three blows for Ten Hag. Mount is en route in a £60million deal from Chelsea, but there remains a feeling that one more is still needed - especially with Scott McTominay and Fred potentially on the way out.
