Manchester United's next owner has been sent message by Erik ten Hag over transfers

Erik ten Hag has already got the ball rolling in terms of transfer negotiations this summer, acting quickly to avoid the staggered signings of last year that impacted their start to the season.

The Manchester United boss has spoken to Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund over a potential move, with top target Harry Kane viewed as a potentially unattainable option.

Meanwhile, United have agreed personal terms with Mason Mount, albeit a transfer fee is still being debated. Furthermore, he has already started chopping the deadwood from the squad.

Twelve-year servant Phil Jones has been released upon the end of his contract while Axel Tuanzebe and five others follow him through the exit door. It is probable that the likes of Alex Telles and Eric Bailly will be axed too.

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Ten Hag insisted last month that he could still carry out his transfer plans despite the uncertainty regarding the ongoing takeover process.

“I came in here [at the end of] last season and we talked about what can we do in the squad, what can we do in transfers,” he said. "And last year, the club confirmed they can do. So, for me, I don't think anything changed and yeah, in this summer period we can do the same."

However, the United boss has also underlined his determination to see United succeed, declaring after the FA Cup final that he will “fight” to improve the squad. He is eager to see the rebuild develop ahead of time but is being hampered by the takeover situation.

Depending on how it concludes, Ten Hag may have more money to play with towards the end of the summer than he has at the start of it.

But the cloud of uncertainty hanging over United means Ten Hag is currently somewhat hamstrung