Manchester United are stuck in a state of limbo as they go about executing their summer transfer plans. Having reached an impasse in their pursuit of Mason Mount, they are themselves in somewhat of an uncertain situation as they try to calculate their next steps.
United are still prioritising the addition of a striker this summer, while the need for a new goalkeeper will also likely amplify when David de Gea's contract expires this week.
They are also looking to add a new midfielder to their squad, though as uncertainty grows over who that might be, there is even an argument to suggest those plans should be put on hold until other areas can be addressed first. Read next: United have done something Chelsea didn't expect in Mount transfer talks United's dilemma is that there are so many different variables that are deeply interlinked.
The uncertain takeover situation casts doubt over how much money will be available throughout the window, and instead the club is having to operate with a slight sense of caution over finances.