Manchester United transfer news LIVE Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘eager for January signings’ plus Sofyan Amrabat fitness blow

Manchester United are preparing to return to Premier League action and they’ll soon welcome back their international players to Carrington.

Erik ten Hag’s men signed off for the break with a 2-1 win over Brentford, with Scott McTominay’s late rescue act saving the Reds from a seventh defeat in 11 games. While the three points were badly needed, everyone connected with the club is under no illusions as to how far off the pace the team have been so far this season.

One thing that hasn’t helped their wretched early-season form has been their injury issues. Ten Hag has been able to name a full starting XI of unavailable players at times this season, and he’ll hope to welcome some of his injured stars back for the trip to Bramall Lane on Saturday.

Away from the pitch it’s been a huge week for United. Nearly 11 months on from the announcement the club’s owners were…