Despite some late drama at Old Trafford and beyond, Manchester United generally acted quickly and decisively in the transfer market this summer.
It had all the hallmarks of an Ineos-led plan and such decision making means they have already completed their first order of business for next summer.
After striking-up deals for Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee to bolster the squad, Manuel Ugarte then arrived on deadline day.
The ink on his signature might not have dried until the final hours of a hectic window, but the Uruguay international was no snap-shot decision.
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