Manchester United transfer news LIVE Raphael Varane injury latest as Juventus enter Jadon Sancho race

Manchester United can go into the International break with some optimism after beating Brentford 2-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Scott McTominay was the hero of the day, scoring twice in added time to turn a 1-0 defeat into a 2-1 win. Pressure has been building on United over the last few weeks but three points has somewhat eased the frustration.

Raphael Varane was absent for the game with a 'minor issue', only worsening United's injury crisis. Ten Hag admitted the defender would have been available a couple of days later so it is hoped he can return in plenty of time for the trip to Sheffield United.

The fallout with Jadon Sancho remains an ongoing issue at United and the Manchester Evening News understands that he could leave in January, should he remain out in the cold. A return to Borussia Dortmund has been tipped but recent reports have suggested Juventus could make an approach.

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Raphael Varane is out of Manchester United's Premier League home fixture against Brentford.

Club sources have stressed Varane is not injured but merely out with a "minor issue".

United manager Erik ten Hag said Varane would have been fine to play if he had a couple more days' rest but the game has come too soon for the defender.

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Juventus are keen on a mid-season loan move for Jadon Sancho, according to The Sun.

Sancho, 23, faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford after that public spat with manager Erik ten Hag and has not played for United in five weeks. Former club Borussia Dortmund have, also, been tipped to swoop for him when the market reopens.

Juventus would want United to pay half his wage packet, however, which could