Manchester United takeover news live – Sancho ‘makes U-turn’ on future plus Sir Jim Ratcliffe latest

Burno Fernandes has broken the record for the most chances created by a Manchester United player in a calendar year.

He has devised 120 opportunities with five games left to spare, breaking the previous highest tally of 100 from Ryan Giggs.

This puts him top of the Premier League list having also tallied 16 goals and 15 assists in 2023.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial and Hannibal Mejbri are technically approaching the final six months of their contracts but United have the option of an additional year on each deal.

Realistically, United would have to trigger the extensions before the end of this month to prevent any of the players from reaching a pre-contract agreement with an overseas club and depriving United of a fee, should they intend to sell any of the players.

“Absolutely, it is in our mindset,” Ten Hag said of the contract situations. “We are discussing things and when we have news we will bring it.”

On the team news front, Victor Lindelof is out while Raphael Varane is back in contention after missing Wednesday’s win over Chelsea.

Amad has also returned from training after recovering from his pre-season knee injury but Marcus Rashford is a doubt after beign benched in midweek.

With that in mind, select who you wish to see Erik ten Hag name in today’s line-up.

Manchester United could record back-to-back wins in the Premier League against Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.

Regarding the team news, Victor Lindelof has been ruled out of the game, although Raphael Varane will be available for selection again and Mason Mount and Amad could return to the squad after lay-offs.

Read how our writers think United should line up.

Jadon Sancho’s ultimate private wish is to start afresh at Manchester United, according to Sky Germany.

The report makes the extraordinary claim about the exiled star after Erik ten Hag refused to categorically close the door on his return to the first team.

Sancho is yet to apologise to Ten Hag for publicly accusing him of lying, despite encouragement from teammates. He has not played since August as a result.

The report claims that the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe could change Sancho’s destiny at United, depending on how the INEOS chief views the situation.

It adds that Sancho would be open to a return to Borussia Dortmund if the club could afford it, although his secret wish is to turn over a new leaf at Old Trafford.

Paul Mitchell has long been labelled ‘The Man who could save Manchester United’.

His is a name that often pops up whenever there is talk of a structural overhaul or on the frequent occasions that United’s lack of a long-term plan is made all too apparent.

Right now, he could be closer than ever to an Old Trafford move. A proud Mancunian, he is living back in the North West after nearly three years in Monaco and could be the perfect candidate to help implement Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s vision for the club.

Erik ten Hag believes Alejandro Garnacho’s development at United is going according to plan after another fine performance in the midweek victory over Chelsea.

Garnacho, 19, started for the eighth match running against Chelsea on Wednesday night and provided the cross for Scott McTominay to score the winning goal in the second half.

Since Marcus Rashford was rested for the League Cup ejection by Newcastle on November 1, Garnacho has started every game in Rashford’s favoured role on the left-hand side.

Erik ten Hag insists Jadon Sancho’s behaviour fell below the cultural standards at United as his exile continues.

Sancho has been training away from the first team for three months after he publicly accused Ten Hag of lying over his omission from the squad for the 3-1 defeat at Arsenal on September 3.

Ten Hag said Sancho’s training form had resulted in his omission but, in a Twitter post, Sancho urged followers “please don’t believe everything you read” and that he was being “scapegoated”.

With the Reds back in action this afternoon, supporters can choose their team to face the Cherries using our selector below.

The Reds’ winger is a doubt for United today due to illness.

Rashford dropped out of training on Friday and is now a concern for Ten Hag heading into the Bournemouth game.

Hello and welcome to the United blog on matchday at Old Trafford.

What a difference a week makes for the Reds. Last Saturday, the mood around the club was at a low point as United slumped to a disappointing 1-0 loss at Newcastle.

Fast forward to today and the mood is good inside the club after a much-needed victory over Chelsea in midweek.

This week is another big one for United with a do or die clash with Bayern Munich followed by a trip to Anfield so a victory over the Cherries will be vital for confidence.

We will be bringing you all the updates and build-up to the game right here throughout the day.