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MANCHESTER UNITED will hope to get their week off to a brilliant start when they face Arsenal at Old Trafford.
But injuries could hamper Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team selection, while the Red Devils will have to break the bank and their transfer record to purchase West Ham and England star Follow us here for ALL of the latest United news and updates …
MANCHESTER UNITED look to be without Aaron Wan- Bissaka for tonight’s crunch clash against Arsenal.
The right-back was not pictured arriving at The Lowry Hotel with the rest of the United squad today.
Luke Shaw was another absentee but both Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford were snapped getting off the team bus despite injury fears.
Wan-Bissaka, 21, has been one of the few shining lights in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side this season since his £ 50 million summer transfer from Crystal Palace.
Should he not link up with the squad in time for kick-off, Marcos Rojo could come in at right-back, with Ashley Young taking Wan- Bissaka’s place on the right.
Defenders Brandon Williams and Axel Tuanzebe are other options.
BORUSSIA DORTMUND are ready to sell Jadon Sancho with club chief Michael Zorc admitting “you don’t have to be a prophet” to realize his future is elsewhere.
Manchester United are favorites to land the England winger, 19, next summer with a transfer fee upwards of £ 100 million being touted.
Zorc said: “No decision has been made.
“But you don’t have to be a prophet to know he won’t play here for another five years.
“He has taken this positive development [at Dortmund]. I doubt that would have been possible with top English clubs.
“We trust players very early, and we are not afraid to let them play. He acknowledges that. ”
EXCLUSIVE by Daniel Cutts: MANCHESTER UNITED fears are growing over Eric Bailly’s recovery from a horrific knee injury.
The Ivory Coast defender has been sidelined after picking up the problem during a pre-season clash against Spurs.
He was earmarked for his breakout season at United after suffering a frustratingly injury-hit spell so far, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s backroom staff are concerned about his slow progress following surgery.
An Old Trafford source said: “There was plenty of early optimism, we thought it would be a lot quicker.
“It was a real shock to see Eric struggling to get around the complex on crutches and far from any fitness.
“It will be a major surprise to see him back before the end of this year. It’s such a shame as there’s something about him. ”
ARSENAL and Manchester United will not challenge for the Premier League title for at least three years, according to Gunners legend George Graham.
The 74 – year-old played for both clubs before managing the North Londoners and he made the eye-opening claim ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Old Trafford tonight.
He told the Mail: “I can’t see either challenging at the top for three seasons at least.
“Even the top four will be tough for them right now. When standards slip, it’s hard to raise them again, and Liverpool and Manchester City aren’t going anywhere.
“People talk about a lack of leaders and they have a point, particularly at center-half. Think about Tony Adams, John Terry, Vincent Kompany, Virgil van Dijk.
“Every Arsenal supporter wants a defender like that. United have been looking for years. They’ve signed Harry Maguire and hope he’s the answer. But that’s the word: ‘hoping’.
“United are under greater pressure because expectations there are higher, both for results and the style of play. It could be a good time for Arsenal to play them. ”
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