Erik ten Hag has revealed his frustration at waiting on the pieces of his Manchester United jigsaw to fall into place.
The Dutchman had to be in patient in waiting for his first signing through the door since taking charge at Old Trafford this summer, with Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia arriving earlier this month.
Since then, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez have arrived, but neither have been included in United's squad for their pre-season tour Down Under.
Erik ten Hag has admitted his frustration at Manchester United's protracted transfer business
And there is still work to be done on United's squad, with the club pushing hard to complete a deal for Frenkie de Jong.