Five reasons why Manchester United have fired blanks so far in the transfer window

Ed Woodward

A Quiet Summer – Ed Woodward

In an interview in early May, Mr Woodward mentioned that he did not expect a “major retooling” of the squad in the close season. “I wouldn’t expect there to be a major retooling of the squad,” said Woodward, who went on to add: “There is incredible depth. We could put two first teams out with 11 internationals in each. We have a young squad and each of those are a year older. We are very comfortable with the makeup of team and squad.”

Pointers perhaps that it is indeed going to be a quiet summer for the Red Devils. Inspite of record profits, there remains a huge pile of debt to be paid off and furthermore, United are now a business outfit listed in one of the world’s leading stock exchanges.

Woodward is primarily a businessman who has been instrumental in developing United’s commercial strategy, especially sponsorship, since he joined. The appointment of Moyes and the choice of Woodward to head the club could well mean ‘caution’ will be the keyword going forward even on transfers.