Good morning United fans
The Red Devils could lead a £100million fight for Goncalo Ramos, but the first target is to finish second in the Prem tonight.
Boss Erik ten Hag is pondering the role of new on-loan striker Wout Weghorst at Crystal Palace tonight.
A draw takes fourth-placed Newcastle above Newcastle and victory would also see them overtake neighbors Man City.
Leading men Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford have lingering fitness issues after Saturday’s 2-1 derby win over City.
And midfielders Fred and Casemiro are both on a ban reserve for Sunday’s trip to leaders Arsenal.
So Ten Hag have intriguing selection problems against a Palace side who are 12th after five defeats in six games in all competitions.
But new United goalkeeper Jack Butland won’t even be on the bench tonight as he is ineligible to face his parent club.
West Ham are considering a shock loan approach for United centre-back Harry Maguire.
And Ten Hag are said to be more relaxed about recruiting a new right-back.
That’s partly because Aaron Wan-Bissaka has impressed as Diogo Dalot’s replacement.
United now look likely to keep the English AWB uncapped this month, despite interest from Wolves and former club Palace.
As for Portuguese World Cup star Ramos, the Red Devils are set for a summer bidding war with PSG and Newcastle.
Finally, Britain’s richest man, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is said to have entered the race to buy United, two months after the Glazers put the club up for sale.