Transfer Zone: Manchester United mocked as City announce Haaland and Liverpool sign Nunez

The big news of the day arrived from the blue half of Manchester as City announced the signing of Erling Haaland. 

An hour down the road, Liverpool were making moves of their own as the club looked to complete their capture of Benfica forward Darwin Nunez.

Over at Old Trafford though, the atmosphere was far more sombre as instead of announcing a world class star, the best United fans could hope for was being linked with Aston Villa forward Danny Ings.

United linked to Danny Ings the day Liverpool and City announce Nunez and Haaland pic.twitter.com/xsQNqWfEL1

There is still one reason to be somewhat optimistic for United fans heading into the new season - that being Cristiano Ronaldo.

Everyone: Haaland Vs Nunez

38 years old Ronaldo: pic.twitter.com/Jivgyc8mGU

Fabrizio Romano