Rafa Benitez, Mauricio Pochettino, Max Allegri and Lucien Favre are all said to be under consideration to become the Magpies boss in a post-Mike Ashley era on Tyneside. On the field will be very different, too.
Here’s every player linked with United since news of the Saudi deal broke.
5. Arturo Vidal - Barcelona
The Chilean is said to be a target of Max Allegri, wherever he ends up. Photo: David Ramos
6. Edinson Cavani - PSG
The Uruguayan frontman may be 33 but is still producing it for the French champions domestically and in the Champions League. Available on a free transfer. Photo: MARTIN BUREAU
7. Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis - Club Brugge
The frontman netted against Manchester United in the Europa League earlier this season. Photo: KURT DESPLENTER
8. Danny Rose - Tottenham Hotspur
United remain interested in Rose on a permanent deal but with Steve Bruce set to leave that may run dry. In a further arm to the geo-political battle raging between Qatar and Saudi, PSG want the player. Photo: Stu Forster