Manchester United have secured the first piece of summer business with Harry Maguire putting pen to paper on a new contract. The England international's fresh deal runs until the summer of 2027, with the club retaining the option of an additional year.

With so much still to be resolved, it represents a significant stride in the right direction. United have a great deal to address between now and the end of the campaign, with Champions League football likely to play a decisive role in transfer activity and potentially the appointment of a new manager.

As it stands, Michael Carrick has the club positioned in third place, and they are among the frontrunners to secure a return to Europe's elite competition. Following Maguire's new deal, the Daily Express examines four key priorities United must tackle:

Manchester United are well-positioned to clinch Champions League football and should Carrick manage to deliver that goal, it would represent a considerable achievement for the interim head coach. The club are yet to name a permanent replacement for Ruben Amorim, with Carrick holding the fort until the season's conclusion.

The former United midfielder has...