If Erik ten Hag was in any way on the fence about signing a new midfielder this summer, then news of Mason Mount's injury might have made the decision for him.
Manchester United confirmed on Tuesday evening that Mount had suffered a 'small complaint' during the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham, meaning he will miss Saturday's game against Nottingham Forest and next week's trip to Arsenal.
In all honesty, he was the subject of a few larger misgivings himself. Mount wasn't the only United player below par in north London, in fact it was Andre Onana who stood out like a sore thumb for just being competent.
Marcus Rashford was ineffective upfront again, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho frustrated out wide and Luke Shaw was as poor as he's been for a while. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click here ALSO READ: Mason Mount to miss Arsenal clash with injury But the biggest concern for Ten Hag, just like against Wolves last Monday, was midfield.