The boss has suggested he may consider looking to the loan market as he ponders strengthening his squad for the second half of the campaign.

After signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire and Daniel James in the summer, he could be on the look-out for a fourth recruit during a traditionally difficult time to acquire top targets.

The three close-season additions have all made impressive starts to their United careers but there could be a need to bolster our resources for the upcoming challenges at home and abroad.