Manchester United are reportedly not going to listen to Paris Saint-Germain approaches for Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes, as Erik ten Hag knows they would devastate the attacking areas of his side.
The Red Devils are coming off the back of their worst-ever Premier League finish. Historically a giant top-flight side, who still have the resources to battle right at the top, they would never have considered they could finish as low as eighth.
The job for Ten Hag – given another season after winning the FA Cup – will be to turn that around quickly.
Attempts to ensure another poor season doesn’t happen are clear in the signings of promising youngsters Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee.
United are also on the lookout for a midfield addition, following the signings up top and in defence.
And while there’s a good chance they do secure somebody for the middle of the park, the Red Devils will also have to worry about keeping their own stars at the club.
Interest in Fernandes and Rashford – perhaps the only two world-class players at the club on their day – has been reported of late.
