Manchester United transfer news LIVE Casemiro latest as Eric Bailly exit looms

It's a turbulent time for Manchester United but numerous green shoots have emerged since the abysmal humiliation to Brentford on Saturday.

The anti-Glazer protests seem to be working with three potential owners throwing their hats into the ring before two quickly withdrew their immediate interests. But the one who still remains is United fan and Ineos billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

He seems pretty serious about a potential takeover, which has excited supporters. The Old Trafford faithful have also been encouraged by their club's chase of Casemiro.

The Manchester Evening News understands United are advancing in prospective talks for the Real Madrid midfielder, who is being seen as an alternative to Frenkie de Jong.

Whether Erik ten Hag's consideration of dropping Harry Maguire for Monday's clash with Liverpool is also another positive is for each club follower to decide for themselves.

Meanwhile, Eric Bailly is nearing an exit to Marseille amid being behind the United skipper and three others in the centre-back pecking order.

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Marseille are in discussions to sign Manchester United defender Eric Bailly.

Bailly, 28, is fifth-choice centre-back at United following the signing of Lisandro Martinez and he only made seven appearances for the club last season. It is understood a possible loan with an option to buy is being discussed for Bailly.

United have been widely criticised for rewarding Bailly with a new contract in April 2021 when his previous deal was due to expire in June 2022 and they intended on signing Raphael Varane.

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