Man United to 'miss out on £16.6m bargain' as major transfer change expected

Manchester United are back in action this week as they kick off their Europa League campaign.

Erik ten Hag’s side endured a frustrating evening against Crystal Palace in their last outing and had to settle for a point with the game at Selhurst Park ending in a 0-0 draw. The stalemate brought to an end a good run of goalscoring for United, who had found the net 10 times in the previous two games.

United take on FC Twente in the Europa League on Wednesday night, with the Dutch side travelling to Old Trafford in the first league games of the competition. After that, eyes will turn back to the Premier League with Tottenham the visitors on Sunday afternoon.

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While the transfer window may be closed, it doesn’t stop talk around United and comings and goings that could happen when the window re-opens in January. Plans will already be being made for the winter window behind the scenes.

With that in mind, MEN Sport have taken a look at a couple of the stories doing the rounds. We’ve also given our own take on the situation.

Barcelona youngster Marc Bernal is set to sign a new contract with the Spanish giants this week, despite Manchester United showing an interest in triggering his release clause, according to ESPN.

Despite being just 17 years-old, the defensive midfielder started all three of Barca’s opening games in La Liga this season. He, however, suffered a major injury blow in the closing stages of the victory over Rayo Vallecano, where he suffered a tear to his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL).

The teenager is now undergoing rehabilitation but