Manchester United seem to have learned from their historic mistakes under the Glazers this summer, evidenced by their decisiveness in the transfer market. Players of priority have been quickly signed, deadwood has been sold on favourable terms, and some ruthless decision-making, like Willy Kambwala’s sale to Villarreal, should be celebrated. This ruthlessness started at the start of July when United didn’t renew the contracts of many to “protect their value”. The likes of Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial headlined the departures. Another departure who flew under the radar was a record-breaki…
