Slowly but surely, Erik ten Hag is modelling Manchester United in his own image.
Immediately after taking charge at the start of last season, he set about instilling a possession-based style, one stretching from the goalkeeper to the forwards.
However, he is still not satisfied and all too often was made to compromise and lower his on-the-ball demands in his first full campaign at the helm. Now, even in the face of financial headaches and a protracted takeover saga, he wants improvements.
Working to a tight budget and against a background of hesitation on behalf of the club's much-maligned owners, Ten Hag has identified three areas to strengthen.