Manchester United transfer news LIVE Man Utd vs Newcastle build-up and Ronaldo updates

Manchester United could jump into the top four for the first time under Erik ten Hag should they beat Newcastle and Chelsea fail to beat Aston Villa.

It would mark a remarkable turnaround for the new Reds boss, who suffered humiliating losses to Brighton and Brentford at the start of the season.

Anthony Martial could return to the line-up after recovering from his back problem. His third injury of the season, Martial came off after 29 minutes against Everton last Sunday in what was his first start of the campaign.

The Frenchman is considered United's first-choice attacker with Cristiano Ronaldo back-up. The Portugal legend handed in a transfer request over the summer and speculation around his future will be rife again come January.

His surely impending exit - be that in the new year or next summer - along with Martial's injury woes may be causing Ten Hag to scout for a potential new long-term frontman.

TODAY'S BIG TALKING POINT - Who should United sign in January? Have your say here.

Stay tuned for all the day's United news ahead of today's game.

Manchester United are said to have contacted the representatives of 25-year-old Inter Milan attacker Lautaro Martinez.

Martinez scored 44 goals over the past two seasons and has grabbed four so far this term.

Read more here >>>

Anthony Martial is in contention for his second start of the season after recovering from his back injury - his third seperate setback of the campaign.

Raphael Varane may be called into the starting line-up since his ankle injury against Manchester City, having cameod against Everton last weekend.

Meanwhile, Harry Maguire is unavailable due to his ankle knock with Donny van de Beek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka still suffering from long-term injuries.

Hello