For all the intentions of going about this year’s summer window differently, Erik ten Hag may need to repeat an old ploy.
The Manchester United boss has already been making moves in the market despite the ambiguity of the ownership, and thus the transfer budget. An early enquiry for Harry Kane signalled that United would need to look at alternative options.
And so, discussions have since been held with Rasmus Hojlund of Atalanta, while personal terms with Mason Mount have been agreed amid the hunt for a new midfielder.
