We are one week into three without a match for Manchester United. Therefore, naturally, most of the discussion has drifted towards another big summer of recruitment.
The midfield rebuild is United's clear priority but how should the club go about it?And which positions are next in line, in terms of how urgently they need addressing?
Let's rank United's summer transfer priorities as preparations ramp up for the Premier League run-in and beyond.
A new Casemiro
I say a new Casemiro, but the fact of the matter is that the task of replacing the outgoing 34-year-old is a daunting one.
It is undisputedly United's most important signing and strong links to Premier League candidates highlight that the chosen one must hit the ground running instantly.
Competition for Kobbie Mainoo
The midfield rebuild cannot stop there. United need numbers and another option who raises the physical and athletic floor of this squad.
I am convinced that it is almost guaranteed to be Carlos Baleba of Brighton, despite his underwhelming form this season.
Find Luke Shaw's successor
Shaw may have started all 31 Premier League games this season, but he can no longer influence both ends of the pitch like he previously could.
If Patrick Dorgu's long-term future lies in attack, United need a left-back who can bomb up and down the flank from the first whistle to the last. But with two games a week returning next season, Shaw will still have a big role to play.
Return of the wing
United's recruitment under Ruben Amorim was largely excellent. However, to accommodate his wing-back system, wingers at Old Trafford are almost extinct.
Amad and Dorgu fit the profile, but Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo favour operating in inside channels. United are yet to fully replace Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Jadon Sancho in full after last summer's culling.
January's attempt to lure Antoine Semenyo was an indicator that, despite recent attacking expenditure, United do not view the job as done just yet.
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