Alan Shearer believes Manchester United are "three or four" signings away from challenging for the Premier League top six. United travelled to the United States on Tuesday for their pre-season tour,

His impressive showing last season bagged him the Ebony Shoe, an award given to the best player of African descent in Belgium’s top flight.

The only factor preventing them from materialising their interest is that Villa, currently, are demanding £60 million to let go of their first-choice No.9.