Erik ten Hag can turn Manchester United's transfer window from good to perfect with two signings

Erik ten Hag probably doesn't have time to watch Sky Sports News, but if he did the Manchester United boss might chuckle at seeing Premier League rivals scramble for signings.

Liverpool and Chelsea meet at Stamford Bridge this afternoon and the pair have spent the last few days exchanging blows in the fight for a midfielder. Jurgen Klopp's side seemingly won the auction for Moises Caicedo but the Ecuadorian rejected their proposal in favour of a move to London, which now looks imminent.

The Merseyside club have been in constant talks with Southampton for Romeo Lavia and have come to within a couple of million pounds of the Championship side's £50m valuation. But Chelsea seem to be sticking their oar into those negotiations as well.

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Ten Hag had three major gaps to fill at United and he had done exactly that by last weekend. Rasmus Hojlund was unveiled as the club's new No.9 ahead of the pre-season friendly win over RC Lens, following Mason Mount in midfield and Andre Onana between the posts.

It's been a pretty good summer window at Old Trafford, albeit but not yet perfect. Ten Hag admitted at the end of his side's US tour that he was open to further arrivals, and two more should do the trick.

Further signings were always going to be dependant on departures, and Harry Maguire's potential move to West Ham would open up a gap in defence. United have accepted a £30m offer from the Hammers and it is now up to the player to decide.

Contact has already been made with potential replacements, reportedly Bayern