Manchester United's summer transfer window was a rare success but it is an indictment of the club's previous state of flux that there is still so much work to do.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Daniel James and Harry Maguire have all impressed since arriving at Old Trafford but it has become clear that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side is still short on creativity on midfield and require greater strength in depth up front.
So, while United have propelled themselves into contention for the top-four finish they so desperately crave, the Premier League's fifth-placed team are expected to make at least two signings in January.
Whether Ed Woodward delivers the kind of quality Solskjaer is seeking to secure Champions League football remains to be seen, though, given the executive vice-chairman has regularly disappointed his managers in past windows.
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Solskjaer has made it clear that he calls the shots when it comes to transfer targets at Old Trafford and he has already turned down the chance to sign several players fans may have welcomed with open arms.
‘I’ll always have the final say," the Norwegian declared. "Nobody comes in the door without me saying yes.
"It has to be that way, even though signing players is a process involving other members of staff.
"I don’t really speak to agents, because I have nothing to do with the money side of it, but the final decision on who becomes a Manchester United player will be mine."
And that's ultimately why neither Christian Eriksen nor Paulo Dybala arrived last summer, as Solskjaer was left unconvinced they truly wanted to join United.
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