With Matej Kovar’s impending exit from the Premier League’s biggest clubs, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has acknowledged his ‘interest’ in the Manchester United custodian.

and the Harry Kane will-he-won’t-he controversy draws to a close and Jurgen Klopp exhibits more “push” than “pull” and Moises Caicedo leans more in the direction of Chelsea, Manchester United supporters find themselves in a somewhat unique situation.

The Red Devils can afford to buy some popcorn, pull up a chair, and watch their competitors manoeuvre since the majority of Erik ten Hag’s work has already been completed.

Manchester United had a lot of sales.

After all, Old Trafford has had more departures this week than incomings. On that front, significant advancements are also being made. Besiktas is where Eric Bailly is headed. West Ham will soon be home to Harry Maguire. Real Sociedad is in discussions with Donny van de Beek. Also, it won’t be long before Fred joins Fenerbahce.

Ten Hag’s bank account has increased by £8 million as a result of the transfer of Matej Kovar to Bayer Leverkusen. Fabrizio Romano reports that United are expected to make a tidy profit on a player who has spent the last five years at Old Trafford without making a single first-team appearance.

Kovar’s sale should go some way towards helping free up money for an attacker like Sofyan Amrabat, Jean-Clair Todibo, Benjamin Pavard, or another one, even though nothing has been officially confirmed as of yet, according to BILD.

We shall see. Not yet, officially. Undoubtedly, there is interest. Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso remarked at his Friday press conference, according BILD, “(A finalised trade) can happen shortly.

“It holds true for all positions. Daily competition in training is excellent for the team for the strikers, midfield, defenders, and goalkeepers. I’ve always wanted us to compete. I made that point extremely clear.