However, it is the movement on the player front that will provide the most intrigue as the summer window fast approaches.

To that end, reports recently have claimed Ratcliffe is ready to put 12 high-profile Manchester United stars – with Rashford the headline name – up for sale this summer.

And with just 10 members of the first-team squad reportedly exempt from sale, it could be a very different looking United XI that takes the field next season.

Per the latest claims, however, Ratcliffe has not officially put Rashford up for sale; moreover, though, he would seriously consider offers for him were they to arrive this summer.

To that end, the likes of PSG and Bayern Munich have been strongly linked with his signature. The former are facing up to life after Kylian Mbappe, while the dethroned Bundesliga champions could also allow Leroy Sane to depart this summer. Rashford has been touted as potential replacements for both.

However, reports on Monday evening claimed Tottenham could make a shock play to bring the 131-goal forward to north London in what would be an eye-catching deal.