Erik ten Hag's first summer as Manchester United boss has seemingly changed nothing as far as the club's transfer business is concerned.
Although the start of the Premier League season is just beyond the horizon, the Old Trafford chiefs are still scrambling around in their pursuit of long-time target Frenkie de Jong, whilst every other top six club has succeeded in unveiling a marquee signing of their own.
And meanwhile, whilst peering with envy at Manchester City's capture of Erling Haaland and Liverpool's signing of Darwin Nunez, the Red Devils have lost the favour and confidence of star man Cristiano Ronaldo, who is actively pursuing an avenue out of the club.