Manchester United are preparing for one of the most pivotal summer transfer windows in the club’s recent history.

If Erik ten Hag was under any illusions to the scale of the task at hand, they were blown away as he watched the Red Devils’ worst-ever Premier League season end in defeat at Crystal Palace.

The Dutchman’s decision to cut short his time with Ajax now looks a wise one, with plenty of work to do ahead of his first campaign in charge

Despite the transfer window not opening for another fortnight, the rumours, news and gossip are already coming in thick and fast and the latest suggests United have opened talks with Christopher Nkuku.

Sky Sport in Germany suggest that there has now been ‘good contact’ between United chiefs and RB Leipzig forward Christian Nkunku’s representatives.

The 24-year-old, who was recently crowned Bundesliga player of the year, is said to be valued around £60m to £70m, coming off the back of a season which saw him score 35 times in all competitions.

Interim boss Ralf Rangnick personally recommended the striker to bosses at the club, with Ten Hag now set to take him up on his word.