Manchester United have already made a good start to their transfer window

The transfer window is still a couple of months away from flinging open but Manchester United have already made the perfect start.

Though Thursday ended in disappointment after Erik ten Hag's side threw away a two-goal lead and the chance to all but secure a return to the Champions League against Tottenham, Friday brought much happier news. It all centred on Alejandro Garnacho.

Firstly, the United boss confirmed that the club wouldn't be allowing the teenager to represent Argentina at the upcoming Under-20 World Cup which would have seen him miss out on up to three Premier League matches and the FA Cup final against Manchester City. Additionally, he's also on the mend after a seven-week lay-off with an ankle injury and isn't far away from making his comeback.

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"No, we don’t release him," Ten Hag said. "He will return tomorrow in team training, partially. Then we will have to see when he can return totally in the training, and back into games."

That double boost would have been more than enough to wash away some of the bitter taste of Thursday's draw but things got even better just a few hours later. Out of nowhere, it was announced the Argentine live-wire had put pen to paper on a new long-term contract which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2028.

"When I joined this incredible club, I dreamt of achieving my debut, playing at Old Trafford, scoring my first goal and winning trophies with this badge on my chest," Garnacho said. "I feel very proud and emotional to have experienced these moments already, together with my family who have supported me every step of the way.

"We are all humbled to have this chance to continue our journey at Manchester United and I have already