With the unofficial transfer deadline having now passed, expect transfer activity to ramp up in the coming weeks. Despite not being under any intensive pressure ahead of the June 30 deadline for the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules [PSR], Manchester United are still yet to make their first signing of the summer.
A summer of change is in the offing at Old Trafford but it remains to be seen just how quickly alterations will come to fruition.
United have long since drawn up their plans for the summer and which areas of the team they plan to strengthen. A lot of their business, however, will depend on outgoings. READ MORE: United news and transfer updates LIVE READ MORE: Three United transfer failures that have allowed Kobbie Mainoo's success United need to cut their cloth this summer and there are a cluster of players within the squad that need shifting.
However, the centre-back department has already been trimmed via the exit of Raphael Varane. United, as a starting point, unsuccessfully attempted to extract Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton.
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