Two forgotten players could unlock Manchester United's transfer window

Manchester United's summer rebuild is in full swing after completing the signing of Mason Mount.

The former Chelsea midfielder kicks off an important for Erik ten Hag off-season for United as they bid to build on a positive debut campaign under the Dutchman. More work is needed to bolster the spine of United's team.

With Mount signed, sealed and delivered, Ten Hag needs two more additions at either end of the pitch for the summer to be argued as a success. David de Gea's ongoing contract discussions have led to the presumption he will leave, making a new number one imperative.

A striker was always the priority for a United side that scored only 58 goals in 38 Premier League outings. Ten Hag can not be expected to continue their progress with stop-gaps such as Wout Weghorst leading the line.

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Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund are United's preferred bookends to complete the side. John Murtough has held talks in Italy with both Inter Milan and Atalanta about their star men.

A deal for Milan's Cameroon goalkeeper seems the more feasible, given their need to raise funds. MEN Sport understands that the figures floated are lower than suggested in the Italian media.

With Hojlund, United know it will be a tough deal. Atalanta value the forward at 100 million euros, which is a ridiculous sum given the infancy of his career.

But United need a striker and the entire transfer market knows it. With the club working under strict budgets due to Financial Fair Play and the Glazer Family's pursestrings, they have