Manchester United takeover news live Sir Jim Ratcliffe latest and Man Utd injury news
Manchester United are gearing up for a Premier League game against West Ham on Saturday lunchtime.
Erik ten Hag and his injury-hit squad - who were missing 11 players for the Liverpool draw - have had a full week on the grass at Carrington to fine-tune their preparations for three quickfire matches. But will they get another timely fitness boost after Christian Eriksen stepped up his recovery?
Catching up with top-four rivals is not the only item on the agenda for United as they continue to await a rubber stamp when it comes to the minority takeover. Investment from INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe is pending.
That might have an impact on the club's January transfer window plans. As things stand, though, the Old Trafford giants are anticipating a quiet mid-season window due to ongoing concerns over FFP regulations.
Donny van de Beek has one foot out the door, meanwhile, three-and-a-half years on from his switch. The former Ajax midfielder, 26, is poised to join Eintracht Frankfurt on an initial loan deal. Dan Gore is attracting interest from Championship side Preston - with possible experience for the youngster waiting at Deepdale.
Keep tabs on the latest takeover news and transfer rumours from United below.
Raphael Varane has been linked with a shock return transfer to Real Madrid.
United signed the World Cup winner from the Spanish giants three years ago.
Varane, 30, is available should a reasonable offer come in for him.
Reports from Cadena Cope flag up the defender as a possible replacement for David Alaba after the United-linked Austria international suffered a serious injury. However, the Frenchman is needed to cover for ongoing selection woes at Old Trafford.
United are open to receiving offers for five players
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