July 1st is the date when the new season begins “officially”, as in, the financial year resets and the clubs’ balance sheet starts reflecting changes in personnel, contracts, and fees. It is why there was a flurry of activity in the transfer market before July 1st as clubs skirting close to falling afoul of Profit and Sustainability Rules scratched and clawed to get some money. The PSR rules are a hindrance for United too but they weren’t in a position so bad that they needed to do some wheeling and dealing before July 1st. Instead, United’s biggest worry is huge wages for underperformers whic…