Erik ten Hag wants to implement higher standards at Manchester United and he is wasting no time in proving that he really does mean business.
Frenkie de Jong looked like he would be the first new arrival at Old Trafford this summer, but instead he might be pipped to the post by compatriot Tyrell Malacia after United quickly agreed a fee with Feyenoord for his services earlier this week.
United sources remained confident about their plans in the transfer window over the past few weeks, responding to fans' concerns about a lack of early activity with an insistence that negotiations can soon gather pace, and that is exactly what has happened this week.
