Manchester United were attentively chasing Darwin Nunez before Liverpool snatched him from their grasp.
It will have been frustrating for the club, but they already knew this summer would be a tough transfer window. Erik ten Hag is being seen as a fresh start for United, which is what they need.
However, with that comes a cost. All of their top-six rivals have the blessing of boasting managers who have had, at the very least, six months at their club.
