Overview

• Erik ten Hag, Manchester United's manager, suggests that the club should only sign players with the personality and character to handle the pressure of playing for the club.
• Jadon Sancho is preparing to leave Manchester United for a six-month loan deal with Borussia Dortmund, following Donny van de Beek's recent loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt.
• Ineos team, led by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is expected to overhaul United's recruitment operations upon regulatory approval of Ratcliffe's £1.03 billion deal for a 29% stake in the club.
• Injured players Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro are expected to return to the first team action in the coming weeks.
• Manchester United is set to face Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup third round, with the trophy representing United's last realistic opportunity of silverware this term.