Erik ten Hag is ready to press ahead with plans to sign Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot - 12 months after Manchester United walked away from a deal due to the Frenchman's excessive salary demands.
Ten Hag was appointed in the wake of United's worst-ever season in the Premier League era, but the Dutchman has enjoyed a fine maiden campaign at Old Trafford, with the club currently on course to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Regardless of whether United finish in the top-four or not, Ten Hag will require more funds to continue remoulding a squad that is still some way off being capable of challenging Manchester City for the title. And while an elite striker is at the top of Ten Hag's summer wishlist, he also has targets elsewhere.