As Manchester United's supporters sit patiently, desperately awaiting positive news on the takeover front, clubs around them are pressing ahead with their summer transfer activity.
Aside from tabling a second and improved offer for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, it has been an incredibly quiet start to the summer at Old Trafford. United are desperate to strengthen their squad but ongoing uncertainty with the takeover situation means that manager Erik ten Hag has so far failed to make any progress.
As frustrating as that is on its own, the situation is not being helped by the strides United's rivals are making. Manchester City have reached an agreement to sign Mateo Kovacic. Liverpool have already snapped up Alexis MacAllister. Arsenal are reported to have reached an agreement for Kai Havertz and are not giving up on Declan Rice. And Chelsea have officially completed the signing of Christopher Nkunku.
