Manchester United have confirmed their place in next season's Champions League. So, what do the club need to handle being back amongst Europe’s elite? 

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Adam Crafton and Laurie Whitwell, part of the ‘Talk of the Devils’ team.

00:00 Intro
00:21 Man United secure Champions League spot
04:32 How important is Mainoo at United?
09:01 Fernandes impresses again in Liverpool win
12:49 Who leads on transfers at Man United?
16:43 Carrick’s meeting with Ratcliffe
21:38 Decisions for Ratcliffe and the Glazers
26:00 Midfielders Man United could sign
30:44 Defenders that interest Man United
32:37 Could Rashford return?
34:47 Man United’s interest in Van der Ven
35:40 The latest on De Ligt's fitness
36:36 Should Man United appoint Carrick?
40:24 Outro

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Video Producer: Liam Warburton
Producer: Jay Beale

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