Richard Arnold has reassured Manchester United fans about the summer transfer window

There have been signs of impatience from Manchester United fans at a perceived lack of transfer activity in the summer transfer window.

Club sources have been eager to reiterate that the transfer window has only actually been open for five days, though their case is not helped by the ongoings at rival clubs, with Manchester City having already signed Erling Haaland and Liverpool soon to add Darwin Nunez to their side.

United's approach this summer is a patient one, with the club eager to ensure they don't rush into deals, overpay for players, or sign someone without doing the appropriate background checks to ensure they have the right personality to be a success under Erik ten Hag.

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It is only at the end of the window when it will be fair to judge just how well United have done, and whether or not they have made good on their pledge to put things right.

United's supporters, indirectly, have already been handed some reassurance from chief executive Richard Arnold, who stated earlier in the year that the strength of their commercial operation is helping to fund investment in the club.

"It has clearly been a disappointing season for the men’s first team. Work is well underway to address this, led by our football director, John Murtough, and our new manager, Erik ten Hag," said Arnold last month.

"Resilience and high standards are core values for Manchester United, and we are determined to achieve better results next season and beyond. Faith in youth is another key tenet of the club and the continued success of our academy gives us confidence in the future.

"Off the pitch, our revenues have continued to recover from the pandemic, reflecting the