With the number of games between now and the finish line rapidly decreasing, full focus will soon switch to the summer transfer window for clubs up and down the country.
Manchester United are not exempt from that statement, not by any stretch of the imagination, with this forthcoming summer poised to mark one of the biggest junctures in the club's recent history. After a massively underwhelming campaign, changes need to be made across the board ahead of next season.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has wasted no time making key alterations to the club's hierarchy, installing Omar Berrada as the club's new chief executive and Jason Wilcox, who was appointed on Friday, as their new technical director. Next on his wish list is Dan Ashworth, who is in the frame to become United's inaugural sporting director.
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Though there is no denying off-field changes needed to be made ahead of focus being switched to the state of the squad, United's first team is in need of serious maintenance. The club, as far back as last September, drew up a shortlist of positions they intend to bolster and are also planning for record sales, so much so they could hit double figures.
Ineos need to improve United's record in the seller's market and there is no shortage of players who are in danger of being offloaded this summer. Among them are players who have spent large portions of this season out on loan.
United, at this moment in time, have a series of players out on temporary deals, including eight who you would consider as first-team regulars. Among them are Brandon Williams, Donny van de Beek, Hannibal Mejbri, Jadon Sancho, Facundo Pellistri and Mason Greenwood.
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