Manchester United transfer news LIVE Man Utd 'preparing' Rasmus Hojlund bid and Justin Bijlow update

Manchester United will welcome the first batch of players back to Carrington this week as they get their pre-season plans underway.

The first friendly against Leeds United in Oslo is now just nine days away, with those who were not on international duty last month expected to report for testing in the coming days.

Mason Mount will not be involved in the first group after playing for England, but the 24-year-old is expected ot undergo his medical this week after United agreed a £60m fee with Chelsea for his signature. Eyes are now turning to Erik ten Hag's other priorities, namely a goalkeeper and a No.9.

Reports in Italy suggested the Reds had a €35m bid rejected by Atalanta for Rasmus Hojlund, and a second bid is said to be on the way as Ten Hag looks to add more goals to his squad.

However the Dutchman has suffered a blow in his pursuit of Justin Bijlow, with Feyenoord reportedly insisting their goalkeeper is not for sale.

That could reopen the door for David De Gea to return, having been released by the club upon the end of his contract on Friday. The 32-year-old was getting married in Menorca on Saturday but will return to Manchester for fresh talks.

Follow all the latest United news and transfer updates in our live blog below.

United are preparing a second bid believed to be worth around £40m for Rasmus Hojlund, according to The Sun.

Erik ten Hag's side reportedly had a £30m proposal rejected by Atalanta earlier this week, with the Italian side holding firm on their valuation of the 20-year-old.

Hojlund scored nine times in 32 Serie A appearances last season.

Justin Bijlow has been a long-term United target but the 25-year-old is categorically 'not for sale', according to Dutch outlet Voetbal International.

The