Manchester United have entered what Ineos have been marketing as a 'new era'. With the Glazers still hovering around the club, fans have had to suspend disbelief to get behind the new regime but for the most part, there has been evidence that United are on a different track.
Recruitment is where the most major overhaul has been overseen with Ineos taking over the entire operation. As part of this new vision, MEN Sport understands there are two clear aims when searching for players.
Firstly, there is the player's age and whether they have their best playing days ahead of them. READ MORE: Ten Hag played new signing in wrong position but there's no solution READ MORE: I saw what Liverpool bench did after United mistakes and it said everything Secondly, it is their situation at their current club.
Whether that be finding bargains because they are unwanted i.e. Matthijs de Ligt or if they are heading into the final year of their contracts e.g.