Manchester United were always planning the next part of their rebuild this summer. Seven years of disappointment has led Ed Woodward to the conclusion that he needs to back the current manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, by giving him both time and money to rejuvenate the club.
Now, a path back to the top is glaring directly at him. United are monitoring a number of targets ahead of the summer, including Jack Grealish, Jadon Sancho, and James Maddison.
It is unlikely the club would splash out on three marquee signings at once yet the football industry has dramatically changed over the last six weeks.
United are the best-placed club to take advantage of the new order, spending to propel them back towards the summit of the Premier League table.