Ivan Toney signs, Sancho exit, £36.5m deal done - Dream Man United attack after four transfers

Manchester United lacked firepower last season - among other qualities - and signing a new attacking option was among the first priorities for INEOS this summer.

Acting quickly and decisively, Netherlands star Joshua Zirkzee was brought in, and United paid £36.5million to Italian side Bologna for his services. Signed to provide cover and competition for Rasmus Hojlund, with Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford two preferred starters in wider positions, the 23-year-old was identified as a versatile option, and INEOS wasted next to no time in getting his deal over the line.

But will that be that in attacking quarters? From this point on, United will put (most) their efforts into strengthening up their defence and midfield. Targets are on radar in both areas and are largely dependent on sales.

ALSO READ: United open to double transfer based on sales

ALSO READ: INEOS have embarrassed the Glazers yet again

Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Casemiro and returning forward Jadon Sancho are among those who could be sold, while United have already rebuffed interest in Scott McTominay this summer. Antony is another man who has an uncertain future at Old Trafford two years on from his own big-money arrival from Ajax.

The plan of attack from here on is pretty simple. Wan-Bissaka and Lindelof departing would hasten the need for a new defender or two, while Casemiro heading to Saudi Arabia will accelerate the chase to sign another midfielder.

You get the picture. Generating funds through Sancho, though, might give United bonus money to spend.

Erik ten Hag and United have five senior players to call upon in attacking quarters - including last season's familiar trio of Garnacho, Hojlund and Rashford - with Amad Diallo and Zirkzee