Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag might already have to revaluate transfer plans

Manchester United have acted decisively ever since Erik ten Hag stepped into the dugout and they will have to be even more cutthroat when continuing their rebuild in the forthcoming summer window.

Sanctioning nine signings in his maiden season, albeit some on loan, the main priority for United was to solve long-standing concerns in the engine room. However, with that and the impending search for a prolific striker, there are lingering issues that Ten Hag must step in to address.

Casemiro and his impact on United following a move from Real Madrid has been astounding. England captain Harry Kane would no doubt contribute similarly in attacking quarters should Ten Hag and key figures up in the boardroom do the unthinkable and tempt Daniel Levy into selling up.

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Adding such quality in two key areas over back-to-back summers would represent fantastic business for Ten Hag and - throwing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signing Raphael Varane into the mix - United would then possess a spine that most if not every other Premier League manager would envy. However, a limp defeat to Newcastle at a raucous St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon threw up added red flags.

Casemiro was, once again, consigned to the stands as he continues to serve a four-match domestic ban and, while his worth is evident whenever he pulls on the United shirt, his importance is magnified further when he is not inked in on their team sheet due to on-field misdemeanours.

Whenever the Brazil powerhouse has been absent - or even before his arrival - United have experimented in their midfield selection. However, as yet, they have been unable to conjure up a formula which enables them to make do without, arguably, their