Manchester United transfer news LIVE Mainoo injury return latest as source of Ratcliffe takeover funds 'detailed'

Manchester United will want to continue to ride the crest of their wave ahead of Sunday's derby. The Reds have won their last three games, two of which had dramatic endings.

After Scott McTominay's injury time brace against Brentford, two other under-fire players came up clutch in Tuesday's Champions League tie with Copenhagen. Harry Maguire got the winner thanks to Andre Onana's stoppage-time penalty save to send Old Trafford wild.

Maguire is set to feature against City this weekend with Lisandro Martinez still out. Kobbie Mainoo is one player who looks to be nearing a return from the sidelines after featuring for the Under-19s in the UEFA Youth League this week.

Meanwhile, the takeover process continues, albeit with more clarity at least. Reports say Sir Jim Ratcliffe's funding for his 25 per cent stake in United will all come from INEOS, and not loans from elsewhere.

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On the injury front, there was also good news as Sergio Reguilon returned to start against the Danes and Jonny Evans shook off his Sheffield United knock to make the bench.

Erik ten Hag may have some more good news regarding Kobbie Mainoo around the corner too, as MEN Sport's injury round-up explains.

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According to a report by Bloomberg, Ratcliffe has told shareholders at INEOS that the bid to acquire a stake in United will be financed through his own personal wealth rather than using company funds. It is claimed creditors at INEOS were told this by executives at INEOS Quattro.

While the United venture is seen as a 'private project', INEOS shareholders Andy Currie and John Reece are expected to be involved in Ratcliffe's investment, as they are