Before kick-off, a supporter ascending the steps in the south stand en route to their seat paused and got my attention. "Arnautovic: is it true?"
"For United's sake, I hope not." The supporter laughed and crossed his fingers. Unfortunately for United followers, it is true.
United have bid €8million for a former Stoke and West Ham forward who is 33-years-old, last played in England three years ago, spent two of those years in the Chinese Super League and plays as though he belongs in a different decade.