Although the club season may have officially ended, it hasn't actually halted.
In less than a month, Manchester United will already have resumed preseason workouts. In the interim, numerous players will take part in the most recent round of international competitions.
With United scheduled to play their first friendlies against Leeds in less than a month, it is unclear how Erik ten Hag would deploy his players during those opening weeks of the summer.
There may be a longer summer vacation for some of the players involved in the upcoming international competitions before they are called back to Carrington, but even then, the transfer season is about to formally open.
Both their existing players and those who might be joining them in training next month will be under close observation by United officials in the days to come.
This Friday, when Denmark hosts Northern Ireland in their third European Championship qualifying match, Copenhagen will be of particular interest.
Christian Eriksen, who missed the team's opening two games due to injury, will be joined by the player who grabbed all the attention in his absence.
United is interested in Rasmus Hojlund, and his five goals in two games over the most recent international break have made him a player to keep an eye on this summer.
Before his team suffered a shocking loss to Kazakhstan, the 20-year-old scored an amazing hat trick against Finland in their first qualifying match.
Eriksen and Hojlund have only ever shared the field together three times for the national team, with the Atalanta forward twice coming off the bench to play 30 minutes after the United midfielder had already taken the field.
His performances over the next week will be closely watched by United, and there will undoubtedly be many inquiries about his future and the likelihood of a transfer to Old Trafford.
Hojlund, a self-described lifelong supporter of Manchester United, grew up idolizing Cristiano Ronaldo. Though there are some concerns about his ability to compete in the Premier League at such a young age, it is understandable why the club sees him as a viable alternative.
Before making any summer transfers, United will do in-depth background checks on the player and his mentality. Ten Hag is anxious to bolster his first-team roster with players who have the proper attitude and philosophy.
Eriksen's personal interactions with the player and his impressions on how the youngster might fit in with the present group of players may play a significant role in this.
Hojlund might also have the opportunity to learn more about his potential team and learn specifically what it's like to play for Ten Hag.
Therefore, Eriksen might be crucial to any attempt to sign Hojlund this summer, since his perspective might have an impact on his decision.
It might be his most significant aide to date.