Man United transfer news LIVE - David De Gea 'return,' Wharton move, Collins deal, Baleba latest

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United’s Premier League season got up and running with a narrow defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo started the match while Benjamin Sesko’s debut came as a second-half substitute, but Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal took all three points back to London.

United continue to look for new faces to add to Ruben Amorim’s squad, with Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is liked by the head coach thought to be on the club’s radar.

Interest in Wharton comes after it was reported that a move for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba is unlikely to be completed before the deadline, with United relaxed about the situation and happy to delay the move until next year.

There is also the small matter of sales to discuss with Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia all expected to depart before the window closes.

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The Sun claims that David De Gea is one of the goalkepers under consideration by Ruben Amorim.

The report states that the Spaniard has a release clause in his Fiorentina contract that could allow him to return to the club at a reduced fee. United have just two weeks to strengthen their goalkeeping department this season, with Onana facing heavy scrutiny for his performances both last season and over the summer.

He was left out of Amorim's squad for their Premier League clash with Arsenal. After the game, the Portuguese boss said: "He's not injured, he's recovered… but the other players did well during pre-season, so I have to find a