Manchester United transfer news LIVE Harry Maguire 'interest' plus takeover latest as Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'leading race'

13.10.2023 - 05:03 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

A number of Manchester United players were in action on Thursday evening as the international break reached full flow. Scott McTominay started for Scotland as fell to a 2-0 defeat in Spain, while Facundo Pellistri was in the starting line-up for Uruguay's meeting with Colombia.

Victor Lindelof, Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir were all benched for Sweden, Cameroon and Turkey respectively. The internationals continue this evening with several more Reds in action, but Erik ten Hag's focus will remain with those closer to home.

Amad Diallo posted an encouraging injury update yesterday and he is hoped to be one of several imminent returnees. In transfer news, West Ham are said to still be interested in Harry Maguire.

The Hammers saw a move for the 30-year-old fall through in the summer but could be back in the market for a centre-back, with Kurt Zouma reportedly attracting interest from Saudi Pro League clubs.

UPS track reports Maguire as Harry Maguire David Moyes Scott Mactominay Kurt Zouma Jim Ratcliffe Sweden Spain Scotland Colombia Cameroon Turkey Saudi Arabia Uruguay

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