Manchester United fans were left largely underwhelmed by the news that Michael Carrick had replaced Wayne Rooney as captain. While it's true he has been a loyal servant for the past 11 years and has done well for the club, it's hard to look past the fact he will turn 36 in the next few weeks and only featured in 18 Premier League games last season.
Carrick's playing time is likely to be limited further next season if Jose Mourinho gets his wish of signing a defensive midfielder.
Nemanja Matic was long-hailed as the most likely new arrival but chances of that happening took a hit after United beat Chelsea to the signature of Romelu Lukaku, the striker that Antonio Conte had at the top of his shopping list this summer.