'Passing the buck' - Rio Ferdinand's verdict on controversial Manchester United VAR call

Bayern Munich are reportedly mulling over a potential swoop for Manchester United defender Raphael Varane.

The international break is usually a time for domestic matters to take a back seat - but there is plenty going on at Manchester United right now as their star names jet-off to various locations.

Manchester United investment hopeful Sir Jim Ratcliffe is on the verge of having his minority acquisition formally confirmed.

Manchester United can enter the international break with some optimism if they beat Luton Town this afternoon and supporters have backed Erik ten Hag to stick with many of those who performed well in midweek.

Manchester United duo Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay, available for transfer in the summer, are among the players displaying leadership skills, according to manager Erik ten Hag. United have endured their worst start to a season since 1973-74 - the last time they were relegated - by losing nine of their opening 17 games.

Erik ten Hag insists there is no issue between him and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane amid the centre-half's curious lack of playing time. Varane has started in only one of United's last seven games and Ten Hag selected the 35-year-old Jonny Evans over Varane against Sheffield United, Manchester City, Fulham and Copenhagen.

Manchester United have reportedly decided not to make an approach for Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo in January and will instead postpone their interest to the summer.

Manchester United may be sweating over the fitness of centre-back Jonny Evans ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Luton Town at Old Trafford.

Erik ten Hag has made minimal changes to Manchester United's starting team against Copenhagen because he wants to have a consistent side and reward players for their performances at the weekend.

Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Champions League group stage clash with FC Copenhagen at Parken Stadium this evening.

FC Copenhagen stars Elias Achouri and Kevin Diks have each given a scathing review of Manchester United after their first encounter and fancy their chances in the reverse fixture.

The decision to rule out a Scott McTominay goal for Manchester United against Fulham was made because the on-field referee needed to judge whether Harry Maguire was interfering with play or not.

OGC Nice are prepared to sell Jean-Clair Todibo next summer with Manchester United one of several interested parties, according to reports.

Manchester United travel to Fulham on Saturday hoping to end their poor run of form in all competitions.

Cristiano Ronaldo could make a sensational WWE debut in Saudi Arabia, according to reports.

Manchester United face Newcastle United at Old Trafford tonight with the hope of continuing their run in the Carabao Cup.

Roy Keane and Rio Ferdinand have both claimed they feel sorry for Rasmus Hojlund following his summer transfer to Manchester United.

Rio Ferdinand says off-field matters have hampered Erik ten Hag’s ability to fully concentrate on football matters at Manchester United, suggesting no other manager in English football has experienced such a chaotic start to their tenure.

Manchester United are ready to welcome their treble-winning neighbours Manchester City to Old Trafford for this season's first Manchester derby on Sunday afternoon (3.30pm).

Manchester United will be aiming to secure the local bragging rights when they welcome rivals Manchester City to Old Trafford for Sunday's derby.