Manchester United transfer news LIVE with Frenkie de Jong 'interest' and Bayern Munich build-up

Manchester United will kick-off their Champions League charge against Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena tonight (8pm) and we will have you covered every step of the way with build-up to that mouth-watering Group A opener between two proper European heavyweights.

United have mounting injury problems to contend with and manager Erik ten Hag will, yet again, be without nine players due to fitness-related concerns. Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw and Sofyan Amrabat are set to miss out, along with £60million midfield signing Mason Mount.

Away from the pitch, meanwhile, the club have one eye on the January transfer window and they continue to be linked with swoops for several high-profile players. Jose Maria Gimenez, Serge Gnabry and Nico Williams are doing the rounds as Scott McTominay reportedly draws mid-season interest from tonight's opponents Bayern.

There have also been interesting reports in the Spanish media that United will revive their push to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona next summer. De Jong played 58 minutes for them on Tuesday night.

Keep tabs on the latest news, views and MUFC transfer rumours below.

Reports argue United are willing to cash-in on Scott McTominay this January.

Several clubs are reported to be interested in the 40-cap Scotland international.

A move to Fulham and West Ham did not materialise this summer.

However, according to Football Insider and other publications, Erik ten Hag would be willing to allow McTominay to leave mid-season to generate funds for his ongoing rebuild. No fee has been mentioned in the article, but there have been other suggestions he could cost £35million.

Here we go again! United are claimed to still interested in Frenkie de Jong.

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