Manchester United are a club with a plan, but nothing could have prepared them for Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive exit from the club and the emergency steps that have had to be taken.
In the long run, ridding themselves of Ronaldo might very well be a blessing in disguise, but in the short term, they will need to find a solution to offset his departure.
United might not have too much trouble finding a striker that can replace the three goals he scored this season, though it is certainly a lot harder to do so midway through a season when everyone in the world is aware of your desperation.
