Manchester United transfer news LIVE Sancho's likely exit route as Onana defends Garnacho

Few would have expected Manchester United to go into Sunday's derby as the in-form team but three straight wins has momentum building.

Erik ten Hag's side got themselves off the mark in Europe with a dramatic 1-0 Champions League win over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday. Harry Maguire's header won it, with Andre Onana forced into an added-time penalty save.

United still have plenty of fitness issues to contend with going into the 191st derby, with the likes of Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro still unavailable. Kobbie Mainoo did play in the UEFA Youth League this week, however, and will hope to be involved in the squad.

Alejandro Garnacho is in line to be involved but the winger is currently facing a potential FA charge, following a social media post in which he posted a picture of Onana being swamped by his teammates alongside two gorilla emojis. The goalkeeper come out to defend his teammate on Thursday night, urging the authorities to take no action against the youngster.

And on the takeover front, CEO Richard Arnold is reportedly likely to leave the club should Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment go through as planned. The Ineos founder looks set to take a 25% stake in United but will reportedly take control of footballing matters, which The Athletic report could lead to Arnold's exit.

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A move to Saudi Arabia is looking increasingly likely for Jadon Sancho if he leaves United in January, according to TalkSPORT.

Sancho has been exiled from the first-team squad after accusing Erik ten Hag of lying in an extraordinary social media post last month.

The Manchester Evening News understands Sancho is open to leaving United in January. There has been