Manchester United transfer news LIVE Solskjaer's Man Utd views and Bayern Munich team news

Manchester United will kick-off their Champions League charge against Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena tonight (8pm) and we will have you covered every step of the way with build-up to that mouth-watering Group A opener between two proper European heavyweights.

United have mounting injury problems to contend with and manager Erik ten Hag will, yet again, be without nine players due to fitness-related concerns. Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw and Sofyan Amrabat are set to miss out, along with £60million midfield signing Mason Mount.

Away from the pitch, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken for the first time since he left the Reds. The former United boss has discussed his relationship with the Glazers, Cristiano Ronaldo and the club's current predicaments.

There have also been interesting reports in the Spanish media that United will revive their push to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona next summer. De Jong played 58 minutes for them on Tuesday night.

Keep tabs on the latest news, views and MUFC transfer rumours below.

With Ten Hag currently dealing with issues off the pitch at United, Solskjaer has admitted in an interview with The Athletic he has sympathy with the current predicament.

He explained:

I know what he’s going through. It’s a dream job, but it’s difficult. You’re dealing with humans with all their problems and backgrounds — this isn’t a computer simulation. But most are good professionals who want to do well. Some think about No 1 first, most think of the club.

In a new interview with The Athletic, Solskjaer has opened up on his relationship with the Glazers during his time as manager.

He said:

In my conversations with them, they were honest and upfront. I had to be