Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League tussle with Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford this afternoon, making a cluster of changes.
30.08.2023 - 20:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
There could be some exits from Manchester United before deadline day, including that of Donny van de Beek.
Real Sociedad were keen on the out-of-favour Dutchman, although interest from the La Liga side has cooled in recent weeks. Foot Mercato now says French club Lorient are set to strike a deal for Van de Beek, who is yet to play this season.
It claims the Ligue 1 outfit have agreed loan terms with United but will now have to convince the player himself of a move with there said to be several offers from elsewhere on the table.
Early indications, it says, suggest Van de Beek is not keen on a move to Lorient and is setting perceived higher ambitions albeit time is running out for a decision to be made.
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Elsewhere, Marca claims United enquired about Villarreal left-back Alfonso Pedraza but have since moved on after being told to forget about him by the Spanish club.
The former Leeds full-back was apparently one option being considered on a shortlist containing Marc Cucurella and others. However, Villarreal see Pedraza as one of their key players and were against United's approach, especially given it was for a loan deal.
United are in talks with Cucurella over a loan from Chelsea as the search for an emergency left-back rolls on amid significant injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
Other names linked included Leicester's Luke Thomas and Brentford's Rico Henry while MEN Sport understands Sergio Reguilon of Tottenham had been shortlisted.
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