Manchester United have finally signed an experienced defensive midfielder in the summer transfer window. The only problem is that it's Tom Huddlestone and he's a player-coach at academy level.
Erik ten Hag and United officials were in agreement that strengthening in midfield was their priority before the new season starts, but Christian Eriksen is the only new arrival in that area ahead of the opener against Brighton this weekend.
It is by no means a criticism of the Danish international, who has oozed class since he joined. But having lost Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata on free transfers, there is clearly a need for more.
