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The fact that Manchester United had a relatively quiet finish to the summer transfer window came as a surprise to David Ornstein, with the journalist also saying there is no ‘unlimited flow of cash’ available for Michael Carrick to spend.

Manchester United reshaped their midfield by signing Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba. They also added back-up goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer from Leeds United and signed 18-year-old winger Tynan Thompson from Tottenham Hotspur for £8million.

Criticism has been directed at United director of football Jason Wilcox after the club chose not to sign a left-back to offer cover and competition for Luke Shaw.

United decided to delay their move for Lewis Hall until next summer, placing trust in the likes of Baleba, Diogo Dalot and Patrick Dorgu to support Shaw.

The Red Devils also declined to pay major fees for leading midfield targets Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, allowing them to join Premier League rivals.

Before Newcastle’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, Ornstein spoke about Manchester United’s summer transfer business on TNT Sports.

The journalist was asked whether he had expected United to be more active in the transfer market.

“I did, because I felt they had to,” he replied. “They’ve got Champions League football; they need more depth in more positions at United.

“And I think they know they need to as well, that’s not rocket science.

“But they haven’t got an unlimited flow of cash. They’ve got to live within relative means.

“They’re aiming for a more sustainable model under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

“Therefore, last season, it was all about their frontline, which I think you’d agree they invested in pretty well.

“This season, it was the midfield, and they’ve come out of it in good shape. They did want to recruit a left-back if possible, that’s why they looked at Lewis Hall, Myles Lewis-Skelly and some options on deadline day, maybe even a loan possibility for Rayan Ait-Nouri.

“But they’ll probably have to look into other windows for other departments. But Michael Carrick said he’s pleased, so let’s be judging them once we see them play a bit more.”