Man Utd transfer: Bennett's loan agreed as United chiefs debate deadline move

Manchester United still have transfer business to do with the clock ticking down on transfer deadline day.

The Red Devils have until 11pm tonight to tie up any last-minute deals and there is work to be done. Old Trafford chiefs are hopeful Manuel Ugarte will be registered in time to face Liverpool this weekend, while Raheem Sterling could yet arrive from Chelsea.

The Blues' winger sees his future tied to that of Jadon Sancho who is expected to leave. The former Borussia Dortmund star could make the move to west London with Sterling heading in the opposite direction or be loaned to Serie A side Juventus.

Scott McTominay is already in Italy as Napoli look finalise his £25m move, and United could yet field offers for the likes of Christian Eriksen. Mirror Football looks at the transfer news currently surrounding the club.

Sancho decision awaits

Jadon Sancho appears unlikely to remain at Old Trafford, with Chelsea and Juventus proving to be possible destinations in recent days. The winger's future however, is linked to that of Blues star Raheem Sterling, with United chiefs deliberating over what the 29-year-old could offer in a swap deal.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has suggested the ball is currently in United's court over Sancho's destination and internal discussions are taking place over the benefits of signing Sterling from Chelsea. "Now it's on United, so United internally are discussing Sterling, what Ten Hag thinks, what the board thinks, what INEOS people think," said Romano.

"So internal discussion at Manchester United [are] about the Raheem Sterling swap deal topic for Jadon Sancho. Then at the same time, there is a club in concrete negotiations for Jadon Sancho, and that club is Juventus."

For Sancho's part, the winger is said to be open to either club. The Italian added: “My information at this time is that Sancho is open to both moves. Chelsea because Chelsea has always been attractive to Jadon Sancho, also in the past. And also Juventus because Juve presented him an ambitious project.”

Manchester United agree loan

Recent days have seen a great deal of emphasis on United's first team picture but the Red Devils will also look to ensure their younger stars can continue their development through the loan market. Reports suggest that Rhys Bennett has agreed a season-long loan to Fleetwood Town after spending the second half of last season on loan at Stockport County.

Bennett will hope for a more productive move away on this occasion after making just one appearance for the League Two club during his stay. The 20-year-old featured for United during pre-season but will hope for more gametime during the second loan of his career.

Red Devils face Arsenal competition

Manchestester United face competition from Arsenal in their bid to sign Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg. The 17-year-old, dubbed 'the next Martin Odegaard' has scored five goals and made six assists in 19 games and now has both Premier League clubs chasing his signature.

Neither can bring him to the division until he turns 18, and while United are credited with holding an interest earlier, Fussball News claims the Gunners are looking to take advantage after their rivals stopped following him as closely as they once were. The player is said to be a fan of the club however.

Speaking earlier this year Nypan admitted it would be a dream to make the move. "It would obviously be a dream come true to play for Manchester United," he told the United Norway Podcast, "I’m aware United has shown some interest."

The player's focus then remained on Rosenborg however."but I’m quite adamant that I don’t want to open that door yet. I want to focus on Rosenborg, and not think too far ahead.”