Manchester United have opened talks with Chelsea to discuss the potential signing of Marc Cucurella on loan as Erik ten Hag looks to seal another deal before Friday's transfer deadline. United are currently left without a senior left-back ahead of Sunday's clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, with Shaw and Tyrell Malacia both out injured. Only 20-year-old Alvaro Fernandez is fit, with Ten Hag using Diogo Dalot at left-back against Nottingham Forest. There are also concerns over Varane's fitness with the Frenchman undergoing a scan to discover the extent of his latest injury. And Ten Hag has moved to resolve both issues with Cucurella at the top of his list of targets.

Source: Express August 29, 2023 18:16 UTC