Manchester United's summer planning certainly took a hit when they missed out on Champions League football - and indeed any European competition for that matter - which seems to have triggered a creative approach to transfers this summer.
The Red Devils have already secured the services of Matheus Cunha, and submitted a second bid for Bryan Mbeumo beyond the £60million mark, which will likely stretch the coffers to their limit.
Player sales are considered to be a matter of when rather than if at this stage, with numerous figures linked with exits as Ruben Amorim looks to take hold of the opportunity to further shape his side in his image.