Why Manchester United fans should be thrilled with summer transfer business

Well, that's the summer transfer window closed - and it's been one that has been an absolute rollercoaster for Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo stayed and could remain unhappy, Frenkie de Jong did not join and the club failed to sign a striker or a right-back. So that means it's been an unsuccessful window, right? Not exactly.

Obviously, signing a long-term replacement for Ronaldo would have been ideal. United are in need of a true number 9, as we cannot simply expect 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo to lead the line for 40+ games this season - or be a reliable starter in the future. And whilst many have high hopes for Anthony Martial, United need more.

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As for a right-back, Diogo Dalot has shown that he's a more than capable option for the short-term. Aaron Wan-Bissaka will have to fight for his place and earn Ten Hag's trust, but he's hardly a liability himself, either.

In the past, United have attempted to fix all their issues in one transfer window - acquiring well-known talented players to replace what they had lost, or feel they need to build on.

Essentially, though, they would paper over cracks. They'd be trying to fix something that was broken in that their style of play did not match their personnel. We have seen new managers coming in and trying new formations with a previous manager's players - as was the case with Ralf Rangnick wanting to press with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team who looked to rely on fast-paced counter attacking football - whilst using a number of different formations.

Erik ten Hag has a way in which he wants to play football, this is clear to see. He's building a team to play his style of football, and he's acquiring the players to do so.

And here's why