Manchester United will kickstart the new Premier League season when they host Fulham at Old Trafford.
It is now less than two months until Erik ten Hag's side begin the new campaign and there is a growing list of issues to solve before they return to competitive action.
United are targeting record player sales this summer to help ease their tight financial situation, while the club are also in the market for a number of key additions. A centre-back is the priority addition and there is also a desire to add a central midfielder as well as a back-up option for Rasmus Hojlund in attack.
Other arrivals could depend on how much money they raise from player sales, with United chiefs wary of Financial Fair Play regulations as well as Profit and Sustainability rules.
With all that in mind, this is how United could line up when they take on Fulham in the first match of the new season.
1. How Manchester United could line up on the opening day of the 2024/25 season
How Manchester United could line up on the opening day of the 2024/25 season | line-up builderPhoto: line-up builder
2. GK - Andre Onana
Ten Hag has put his faith in Onana and he will start the new season as first-choice in goal. | Getty ImagesPhoto: Getty Images
3. RB - Diogo Dalot
One of the most reliable players under Ten Hag, the Portuguese full-back deserves to keep his place. | AFP via Getty ImagesPhoto: AFP via Getty Images
4. CB - Jarrad Branthwaite
United are targeting a centre-back this summer and they envisage Branthwaite partnering Martinez when possible. | Getty ImagesPhoto: Getty Images