£30m deal highlights Manchester United's biggest failing and Ruben Amorim's biggest challenge

Manchester United will have watched the scenes in Liverpool on Monday enviously as Arne Slot's side celebrated their Premier League title success with a city centre parade.

Those jealous looks will only grow in the coming days as Liverpool close in on a move for Jeremie Frimpong as they chase a first signing of the summer.

The Bayer Leverkusen star is set to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is departing Anfield on a free transfer to join Real Madrid. Liverpool have acted swiftly in their succession plan on the right. United haven't had anything resembling a succession plan for a decade or more.

Liverpool are also believed to be leading the chase for Florian Wirtz from Leverkusen. His arrival would be a significant coup, albeit an expensive one, and would cement a statement start to the window on Merseyside.

Meanwhile in Manchester, United will entertain offers for any of their players after a catastrophic season that ended with a 15th place finish in the Premier League and a Europa League final defeat to Tottenham which ended any Champions League dream.

Ruben Amorim faces a monumental rebuild at Old Trafford as United seek a way back into the top six. The Reds have a few players to build around (Leny Yoro, Amad) and a few more who would prove valuable squad options (Noussair Mazraoui, Patrick Dorgu) - but in truth, too many of the squad are not up to the task.

As United embark on their latest overhaul, their traditional rivals are tinkering. Liverpool have been quick out of the blocks and while Manchester City will be busy this summer, if the Blues have better luck with injuries they already have a squad capable of challenging. Arsenal, second for the past three Premier League seasons, will feel they are a