Manchester United have two more players to add to their untouchable list

The Premier League season is over and there is a summer of change on the horizon.

Manchester United have finished eighth, they have failed to qualify for Europe and the curtain has been brought down on a disappointing nine months.

There is a chance to end the year on a high in the FA Cup final, but the league campaign won't be remembered fondly, regardless of what happens at Wembley.

There have been a handful of memorable league wins along the way - Scott McTominay's brace against Brentford in October and Kobbie Mainoo's matchwinner against Wolves in February come to mind - but United finished closer to Nottingham Forest in 17th than Manchester City.

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To finish 31 points behind City is not surprising but it does show the extent of the challenge that lies ahead for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he approaches his first summer as United co-owner.

Sources indicated 'radical changes' would follow Ratcliffe's acquisition of a minority stake and the boardroom has been shaken up ahead of the transfer window.

Omar Berrada will start work as CEO after serving a period of gardening leave and Jason Wilcox has been appointed as technical director. United remain locked in negotiations with Newcastle to appoint Dan Ashworth as sporting director and he is expected to join at a later date.

The elephant in the room is the manager's future needs to be decided, but there will also be significant changes to the playing squad after a dismal, mostly joyless season.

The number of departures from United will reach double figures this summer, although there are a few members of the dressing room who are guaranteed