Matheus Cunha is on the way after United triggered his £62.5million release from Wolves, and they have made their pitch to Liam Delap, who has also spoken to Chelsea, Everton, and Newcastle United and is expected to make his decision before flying out for the European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia. Chelsea are seen as United’s main rivals.

The players sailed to New York on the Queen Mary for a mammoth post-season tour, travelling tourist class and causing excitement among admiring passengers.

United face a significant financial and strategic dilemma as they look to balance spending power with looming PSR (Profit and Sustainability Rules) restrictions.