Manchester United open to selling five players as Scott McTominay addresses 'toxic' issues

Manchester United have stepped up their preparations for Tuesday night's crucial Champions League game against Bayern Munich at Old Trafford.

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial were not spotted at Carrington's open training session on Monday and are now doubts for the visit of the Group A winners. Away from the game, the focus has turned to the January transfer window with Erik ten Hag planning his next moves.

MEN Sport discovered this week as many as five players have been told they can depart Old Trafford this winter as the Reds eye wholesale changes. Read more about this in our headlines below.

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United will listen to offers for several players in the January transfer window.

Well-placed sources have told the Manchester Evening News United are open to selling Raphael Varane, Casemiro, Anthony Martial, Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek.

Financial fair play rules have prompted United to become more proactive sellers, though club sources insist no player will be forced out and manager Erik ten Hag does not want to sanction sales that would weaken the squad.

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Scott McTominay insists the United dressing room is no longer a "toxic" place, after admitting there had been unrest among players under previous managers at Old Trafford.

Pressure is beginning to build on Ten Hag after a run of 11 wins and 11 defeats from the club's first 23 games of the season and United face a do-or-die European night against Bayern Munich at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

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