Five key questions Manchester United must answer as Premier League transfer window opens

The Premier League transfer window officially opens today, and we await what is set to be a busy Old Trafford summer.

MEN Sport understands Erik ten Hag has highlighted a number of targets this summer. Harry Kane is believed to be a top priority but doubts remain about whether Tottenham Hotspur will be willing to sell.

Mason Mount is thought to have agreed personal terms with the Reds while Ten Hag has held several video calls with Rasmus Hojlund. Kim Min-jae is also believed to be on the verge of arriving, according to reports in Italy, as United look to strengthen their defence.

Ahead of what will undoubtedly be a busy summer, the Manchester Evening News has looked at five big questions which need answering in the transfer window.

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United's boss admitted last month he was in the dark about his budget for the summer.

"I don't have influence on that," he explained. "I don't know. The only thing I know is that Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs, among maybe the two biggest clubs in the world from a fanbase perspective. So, I think this club has to compete for the highest in the world, so Champions League, Premier League. But in football you need funds to construct squads because the level from your players makes you successful or not."

The Dutchman needs to know the parameters he is working under in the market before implementing his plan, unfortunately for him the ongoing takeover process is a hinderance.

Following the lack of goals this season, a new striker is a key priority in the summer. In an ideal world for Ten Hag, Kane would arrive. But, considering Spurs are not keen to sell, United will likely need to