Manchester United supporters are adamant they have spotted a double solution to their midfield problems.
Having finished as runners-up to Manchester City in the Premier League last season, key figures in the Old Trafford boardroom issued a triple statement of intent; signing Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and returning five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
United were, though, unable to follow up those deals with a top-level defensive midfielder.