For a club that has practically written the 'How not to' guide in recruitment, Manchester United have not got any of their contract extensions wrong.
The one-year options were ignored on the deals of Antonio Valencia, James Wilson, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, Joel Pereira, Sergio Romero, Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones, while it was mutually agreed Nemanja Matic's would be left dormant.
David de Gea set a new precedent: a one-year option United declined to reduce a player's salary. United made the right decision with De Gea but went about it in the wrong way.
They were so fretful of the perception they had released a club legend the player confirmed his departure before the club. United had still released him. READ MORE: Ten Hag has now received public backing from Ratcliffe with United's decision READ MORE: United stance on Varane and Martial futures United have struggled to assume control of the narrative with Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial, too.