With this Wednesday marking the start of the summer transfer window, a lack of clarity regarding the potential takeover of Manchester United continues to overshadow plans.
Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe remain in the running to take over from the Glazers, but frustration is growing over the lengthy process as the American family and the Raine Group mull over the next steps.
Erik ten Hag and his staff are underway with executing their plans for the summer, but face uncertainty so long as the takeover process continues. However reports of it all coming to a head soon should provide some optimism.