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Manchester United in a state of flux, fans impatient and anxious at the club's lack of transfer activity, and a whole host of first team players only just back in training, an upset could be on the cards. By the latest count, there are 11 United players doubtful to make the matchday squad largely due to a lack of match fitness.

United should have known for some time. Dortmund have said it enough times, issuing numerous updates from manager, chief executive or director of football, the trio taking it in turns to shoot across United's bows in media appearances.

Several roads have been closed by police after reports a collision involving a bus and at least three cars.Charlestown Road in Blackley is closed in both directions between Grange Park Road and Booth Hall Road due to a road traffic collision, Transport for Greater Manchester said in a tweet.Pictures from the scene showed a number of damaged cars including a black Audi Q7.Eyewitness Robert Duck told the M.E.N: "The Audi tried to overtake a bus at speed, it hit the back of the bus and then hit

Manchester United, and he might have a solution to another one in promising defender Teden Mengi.Although at one stage it seemed to be sorted, left-back once again emerged as a troublesome position for United last season. After years of struggles, Luke Shaw looked to be finally getting back to his best.

Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata.What odds would bookmakers have given on the possibility of just one of those players, Matic, remaining at the club after the closure of the 2020 summer window?It would surely have been odds of Leicester-winning-the-title proportions. And yes, it still looks a long shot, with Rojo, Romero, Lingard and Mata all appearing likely to stay at Old Trafford this summer (even if United would entertain bids for them all).

Van de Beek could have Fernandes impactIt wasn't just the sublime turn on the 40-minute mark, which MUTV's commentators compared to Dutch legend Johan Cruyff, that showed what Donny van de Beek can do.

hereSeven areas are currently in the 'red alert' zone, while three are 'amber'.In Salford, the infection rate fell from 82.3 to 80.4 while Bury's also dropped from 79.1 to 75.9.Manchester's shifted slightly from 75.4 to 74.9 and Rochdale's fell from 75.5 to 70.1.Wigan, Trafford and Stockport's infection rates are all increasing, according to the ONS data.Wigan's rate stands at 41.7, Trafford's 39.5 and Stockport's 39.5.However, the three boroughs still have the lowest transmission rates in

coronavirus infection rates soar in the last few weeks. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust both recorded one more death.The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Friday, September 11, currently stands at: Meanwhile in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show there are sharp increases in coronavirus infection rates in every single borough.

United winger manages James in the Welsh national team and gave a positive report on the 22-year-old's two performances in recent Nations League victories over Finland and Bulgaria.James provided a crucial assist for Cardiff City striker Kieffer Moore in the 1-0 win over Finland and, following a difficult second half to his debut campaign at United, Giggs has backed the former Swansea winger to come good again at Old Trafford."He was excellent, especially in the first game.

straight to your inbox Manchester United are well aware of their next challenge in the summer transfer window.

straight to your inboxIt only seems like yesterday that Manchester United's season reached a disappointing end with the Europa League exit against Sevilla.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were visibly drained as they let an early lead slip at the hands of Sevilla to condemn themselves to yet another trophyless season.

straight to your inboxIf Sergio Romero completes his move away from Manchester United this summer then the decision to axe him for three semi-finals this season may well be considered the defining moment of his time at the club.For five years United have had the best back-up goalkeeper in the Premier League - certainly the only No.

Marcus Rashford has hinted at a new project after asking vulnerable families in Greater Manchester to get in touch with him.

United sources have reiterated Maguire's legal team's claims heard in court that the player's sister, Daisy, fainted after being injected by a group of men, who provoked the United defender and his friends. The 27-year-old denies any accusations of bribery and that he ever said "do you know who I am?", as claimed by prosecutors in his trial.

straight to your inboxThe signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United's number one priority for the summer window, but the club have so far been frustrated in their pursuit of the England international.United’s interest in the 20-year-old is long-standing, but negotiations between Dortmund and the Reds over a transfer of the winger have reached an impasse.Dortmund set an initial deadline of August 10 for any deal to take place but that was missed and not taken

straight to your inboxTwo years ago Manchester United began their search for a First Team Scout in France who would be tasked 'to identify world-class and emerging talent for the club, ensuring a talent pipeline and a world class first-team squad'.

straight to your inboxThe advantage of having a young squad is that the players have plenty of potential improvement to be tapped into alongside the natural progression that comes with experience.At Manchester United that is exactly what they will be hoping to achieve through work at Carrington as much as games at Old Trafford.

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