What to Expect From a Reinvigorated Man United in the Next Premier League Season

Former United captain and now renowned pundit, Gary Neville, expressed his delight at the aforementioned acquisitions. "I think Varane is really exciting. Sancho’s exciting but it was almost inevitable that was going to happen," he told Sky Sports. "They needed to fill that right-wing spot. It’s been a bit of a problem for the last year or two. I think demonstrating patience and getting him, to be fair, was a bit more measured.

"United have become a bit more measured in this last two or three years. I think Ole has brought that to the club, they’re not getting players for the sake of it. Varane is exciting and I think last season, every United fan, every commentator, pundit, fan and analyst watched United said, "They need a partner for Harry Maguire”, and they’ve got one."

He then added his opinion on Ronaldo's return: "Ronaldo will be coming to win trophies, personal accolades, set the Premier League on fire. It is a different Ronaldo, everyone expected that.

"He is a number nine, someone who still has that burst over short distances, he makes great runs inside the box, has anticipation of where the ball's going to drop, and he gives United something they need. What they've done is bolster the squad with a proven goalscorer, a club legend, and it's going to give them an incredible 12 months."

Set to fit in perfectly to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's preferred 4-2-3-1 shape, which all three are extremely familiar playing within, the star triumvirate will be eager to hit the ground running. It's important to note that Solskjaer's been tactically adaptable and opted for different systems, such as a 4-4-2 diamond, a 4-3-3 or and 3-4-2-1, which he can use depending on the situation or the opponent.

The addition of Varane is a huge boost defensively, giving Harry Maguire a truly world-class central defensive partner, which will enable United to play a bit higher up the pitch due to the Frenchman's fine reading of the play and pace.

Conceding 44 goals in last year's Premier League (the sixth-best), allowing their opponents to take 10.09 shots per 90 (ninth-best), having a defensive duel win percentage of 58.30% (14th best), giving up 11 headed goals (joint fourth worst) and having a PPDA of 12.22 (eighth highest), United recognized there was a need for improvement in this area.

Excellent at responding to pressing triggers when his man drops with their back to goal, Varane should help United suffocate opponents during build-up, which should increase their success when pressing high to condense the pitch. The fact he's strong in duels on the ground and in the air, plus is alert to runners in behind, amplifies his worth.

Varane will also give United valuable experience and leadership at the back, as the World Cup champion and four-time Champions League winner should be a calming presence and assist his colleagues in terms of organization and positioning.

With this in mind, the addition of Sancho will transform them into an even more lethal force going forward. Joining a frontline that already consists of Bruno Fernandes, Marcos Rashford, Edinson Cavani, Anthony Martial, Mason Greenwood, Donny van de Beek, Paul Pogba (depending on where he plays) and now Ronaldo, Sancho adds another tremendous option to the list.

Set to wreak havoc individually and when collectively dovetailing with his teammates, the arrival of Sancho gives them another dimension, which will definitely be a game-changer for them.

Ronaldo's dramatic, showstopping arrival is the cherry on top for United, which could tip the scales in terms of their chase for titles this campaign. Immensely experienced and a proven goalscorer over a prolonged period, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is assured of finding the back of the net and wreaking havoc on defenses all over.

His masterful second debut against Newcastle United, where he bagged a slick brace, was a perfect encapsulation of what he brings to the team. Aside from using his deadly finishing skills and poaching instincts for his goals, his intelligent movement and dovetailing with his colleagues were a huge highlight.

The way he smoothly slotted into United's fluid frontline was a further positive, for he executed some nifty rotations with his comrades which saw him pop up all over the final third. In doing so, the Magpies struggled to settle into a pattern of how to deal with United's offensive quartet, as they were frequently caught in two minds on who to track who in what zone.

While he favored central areas and the left, his heat map below indicates his movement all over, which he'll continue to fine-tune as he builds relationships with his teammates.