What to expect from Man United on transfer deadline day

That could mean United let deadline day pass without making a new signing before the window closes at 11pm, despite a net spend of just £110million this summer on four new additions, one of which is a back-up goalkeeper.

They have spent all summer considering options at left-back, with only right-back Noussair Mazraoui and winger Patrick Dorgu as alternatives to Shaw, but with long-term options Lewis Hall and Myles Lewis-Skelly unavailable, are now looking at more low-key solutions.

United could also consider a late move for a forward, although that will depend on whether Joshua Zirkzee leaves the club. The Dutchman is pushing for an exit and Juventus are keen, although the Serie A giants are also targeting Newcastle's Nick Woltemade.

A move to Fiorentina fell through on Monday morning but Juventus and at least one other club remain interested in Zirkzee. Any departure for the 25-year-old would be on loan with an option or obligation to buy.

Even if Zirkzee does leave, there is no guarantee United move for a replacement. He was an unused substitute on Sunday and with Shea Lacey now a regular part of the first-team squad and Marcus Rashford back in the fold, Carrick has options in attack.

Any other departures are expected to be at academy level. Left-back Harry Amass was left out of the Under-21s squad for their Premier League 2 win against Leicester City on Monday afternoon, although a potential move to Championship outfit Burnley is now off.

Amass' future isn't expected to be tied into whether United sign a senior left-back. The 19-year-old played a full part in pre-season but hasn't made the matchday squad for either Premier League fixture this term.

United had been open to a permanent exit for Amass, but any deal is now expected to be a loan. Chido Obi is also keen to head out and play regular first-team football.

United will sanction temporary moves for both, but Amass and Chido have played first-team football at Old Trafford and there is a desire to only do a loan deal to a club they believe will aid their development.

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