The Hammers have since signed James Ward-Prowse and Edson Alvarez so their want for a midfielder has diminished. Newcastle, who had been additionally linked, are unlikely to spend once more earlier than subsequent Friday's deadline.

The Telegraph now says Mount's damage will complicate any plans to promote McTominay. United have already bought Fred, whereas Christian Eriksen isn't anticipated to function as closely as he did in his debut marketing campaign.

United nonetheless need to signal a midfielder earlier than the switch window shuts, with Fiorentina ace Sofyan Amrabat and Bayern Munich star Ryan Gravenberch each targets. But McTominay may now be in line for an opportunity to show to Ten Hag he has what it takes to be an everyday in his workforce.

United have already been with out younger midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. The academy star suffered an ankle damage in pre-season and isn't anticipated again till late September on the earliest.