Champions League and UEFA rules which could impact further Manchester United signings

Manchester United are pressing ahead with revised plans to add to their squad this summer.

Erik ten Hag and key figures behind the scenes at Old Trafford moved quickly to sign Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund for a combined £180million-plus. However, injuries to Luke Shaw and Mount have sparked up proposed swoops for a left-back and another central midfielder.

On the left-back situation, that's expected to be a short-term solution while the club also continue to monitor Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich and Fiorentina star Sofyan Amrabat as two viable options for their engine room. Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has also undergone an intitial medical assessment ahead of a proposed move to United.

With work to do to get any of those would-be deals over the line, Ten Hag will soon have to confirm his 25-player squad for an impending return to the Champions League group stages. Here, we take a closer look at the rules and regulations that govern the inclusion of any late signings;

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What are the Champions League cup-tied rules?

In short, they were abolished before the 2018/2019 season. Although there are one or two anomalies to factor in - as will be explained below - players can now represent more than one team competing in the Champions League, Europa League or Europa Conference League in any given campaign.

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When do United have to submit their squad?

United and other clubs who will take part in UEFA competition group stages, during the 2023/2024 season, must submit their List A and List