Manchester United's best line-up next season if Erik ten Hag completes main transfer missions

Although the summer transfer window is only just over a week old, patience among Manchester United's supporters is beginning to wear thin.

Impacted by the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing takeover situation, it has been a slow start to the off-season for the Reds. With the exception of tabling a couple of bids for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, it is fair to say that not an awful lot has happened so far.

United, as reported by the Manchester Evening News on Wednesday, have lodged a second and improved bid for Mount, understood to be worth up to £50million. However, Chelsea are still demanding that little bit more, meaning work is still to be done to try and lure the England international to Old Trafford.

That, however, is as good as it has got for United so far. The Glazers' indecisiveness in the takeover saga means that uncertainty surrounds the size of manager Erik ten Hag's transfer kitty.

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Nevertheless, that has not stopped the rumour mill from flying around at a relentless pace, connecting United with just about every player who would be capable of filling one of the positions they want to strengthen between now and the window closing at 11pm on Friday, September 1.

As well as wanting to bring in a new midfielder, Ten Hag has, of course, prioritised the signing of a world-class striker. Hopes of signing Harry Kane appear to be going nowhere, meaning the Reds are continuing to run the rule over alternative targets, including Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund, who is likely to be one of the most attainable options from the shortlist the club has drawn up.

Ten Hag also wants to recruit a new goalkeeper. Initially, it was expected