The summer transfer window closes at 11pm UK time on Friday in England. At Manchester United, the club feel that they did their incoming business early in signing midfielder Mason Mount, goalkeeper Andre Onana and forward Rasmus Hojlund, who is expected to feature in games from now on having arrived with a back injury.
United spent £163 million ($205 million) before add-ons on that trio and the club are happy with where they are in the window.
Experienced defender Jonny Evans, 35, is expected to sign a one-year deal. It’s a long way from a decade ago when United chased players all summer and didn’t sign one until Marouane Fellaini completed a move from Everton minutes before the deadline.
Then, United were champions. Now, United haven’t won the league since 2013. There will be more activity this week. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson will join Crystal Palace.