Manchester United's summer transfer priority has become clear after FA Cup drama

Manchester United fans will be desperate to see the back of this season and move into a summer of what should be big changes.

Barring some kind of miracle in the Champions League, it’s set to be another trophyless campaign for the Reds, and given the expectations before a ball had been kicked, and then everything that has followed on and off the pitch, this season has certainly provided a bigger reality check than most that have come before it.

Change is without a doubt needed, and it certainly seems to be on the way in terms of a new permanent manager, but new recruits are needed on the pitch.

Erling Haaland is set to provide the main storyline to the summer transfer window as Europe’s top clubs line up for his services, with United among those vying for his signature.

We want your views, Reds. You can become even more involved with our Man United coverage by signing up. This will unlock a whole host of things - including joining the comments and taking part in our special Q&As, where you can speak directly to our reporters about what’s happening at Old Trafford this week and beyond.

Click here to get started.

But on a weekend in which their problems were once again laid out for everyone to see, it was another player that earmarked himself as United’s true priority for the summer.

All the attention from West Ham’s win at Kidderminster on Saturday will be on the cruel nature in which the National League North side were knocked out, conceding a stoppage-time equaliser before another goal in the 121st minute broke their hearts.

And had it not been for Declan Rice, the Hammers would have been staring down the barrel of an almighty upset.

With his side floundering, the England international came on at the break and