Manchester United have plenty to consider this summer as they try to navigate the transfer market on a tight budget.
Erik ten Hag is prioritising a midfielder, preferably Mason Mount, and a striker to boost his side's attack. United scored only 58 goals in 38 Premier League games and need reinforcements.
Chelsea are playing hardball over Mount and United are keen to avoid overpaying. Their latest offer of £55million has been knocked back, though Mount wants the move and has one year left on his deal.
Harry Kane is a no-go with Daniel Levy playing his usual tricks. Again, he has a tough decision to make with the Spurs forward unlikely to pen terms on a fresh contract in North London.
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One area that United are well-stocked is out wide, particularly after the emergence of Alejandro Garnacho. The Argentine has been on a meteoric rise which has seen him rise to prominence in 12 months.
Garnacho didn't make his first appearance under Ten Hag until their last pre-season warm-up game at Old Trafford. Fast forward a year and he is now a fans' favourite and one of the most exciting players to emerge from the academy for several years. There is a reason why supporters quickly adapted their 'Viva Ronaldo' song to adorn the 18-year-old.
Such is the excitement about Garnacho both inside and outside the club, United are considering handing him the number seven shirt, vacated by his idol Ronaldo. He would become the first teenager to take the famous jersey since the Portuguese star in 2003.
Of course, there are other possible recipients. Jadon Sancho wore seven at Borussia Dortmund but has done little to justify an upgrade. Antony might fancy the switch too or perhaps a big summer signing wants the responsibility.
If we have gauged anything from Garanacho, he would not be burdened by the expectation that comes with such a number shift. However, there are cautionary tales to tell.
In recent times, the seven has become more of a curse than an honour. You could argue that nobody has succeeded while wearing it since Ronaldo the first time around.
Memphis Depay, Angel Di Maria, Alexis Sanchez and Ronaldo once more have failed to hit the heights of predecessors. Edison Cavani didn't do much wrong in his debut season but then gave it up for Ronaldo's return.
Equally, Adnan Januzaj is an example of too much too soon. The youngster was handed Ryan Giggs' number 11 after a fantastic breakthrough season under David Moyes.
Despite the team's overall struggles, Januzaj was a shining light and was upgraded from 44 after Giggs' hung up his boots. He failed to live up to the hype under Louis van Gaal and ended up being stripped of it, moving to 15 after returning from a loan spell.
"I don't think it's [right] for United where they constantly churn over great players," Giggs said in an interview when asked if he wanted the number to be retired. "I haven't thought about who will take over the number 11 shirt - that's a good question. They're under pressure, aren't they? I look forward to seeing who takes it and wish them all the best."
Unfortunately, the pressure told for Januzaj. There is nothing to suggest Garnacho will fall to the same fate but United must be wary of handing out too much too soon.
Fortunately, they have Ten Hag in the dugout, who has shown he knows how to manage young players. He is a disciplinarian but also approachable, a difficult but important balance to strike.
The next steps for Garnacho will be crucial, whether that's with 49 or seven on his back.
