Back in May, Luke Shaw said he was expecting Erik ten Hag to make big signings this summer to build on last season’s success. “Mason [Mount] is exactly the player [Ten Hag] needs around this place,” the England defender subsequently said this week, in a nod of approval to the summer signing.
He was also praiseful of second arrival Andre Onana. “He brings a bit more composure,” Shaw said of the Cameroon star when contrasting and hailing predecessor David de Gea.
A new goalkeeper was welcomed and a fresh midfielder is appreciated but it was always the centre-forward area that needed improvement.
Anthony Martial missed 32 matches through injury last season and is yet to feature for United this summer after his latest setback - a hamstring tear - ruled him out of the FA Cup final almost two months ago. ALSO READ: Onana showed in 10 seconds vs Dortmund why Erik ten Hag brought him Marcus Rashford netted 30 goals last season, but most of them were from the left wing.