It was a double dose of Manchester United news as the club announced the signing of Danish wonderkid Rasmus Hojlund and the nightmare debut of new goalkeeper Andre Onana.
The highly-rated Hojlund was one of the most sought-after talents in Europe, with clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona reportedly keen on the 17-year-old. However, United moved swiftly to secure his signature and beat their rivals to the punch.
Meanwhile, Cameroonian shot-stopper Onana was expected to make an instant impact between the sticks following his move from Ajax. But the 25-year-old had a debut to forget, as he made a string of errors that led to United suffering a humiliating 3-0 defeat at the hands of Sheffield United.
It was a tough night for United, but there was at least a glimmer of hope in the form of Hojlund, who looked bright and energetic in his first training session with the club. With his pace, dribbling ability and eye for goal, he could be the creative spark that United have been missing in recent seasons.
As for Onana, he will have to work hard to win back the trust of the fans and his teammates after his shaky start to life in Manchester. But if he can find his form and settle into his new surroundings, he could still prove to be an astute signing for the Red Devils.
Only time will tell whether these two pieces of news will be seen as positive or negative in the long run, but for now, United fans can only hope that Hojlund can light up Old Trafford while Onana finds his feet in the Premier League.