Man United news LIVE: Erik ten Hag’s agent Kees Vos’ influence around transfers concerns club staff and the Red Devils deny training room bust-up

I’m sure this one will definitely boil some blood in the red half of Manchester…

The Red Devils have had a torrid start to the new season, losing three of their first five games after suffering defeats to Spurs, Arsenal and Brighton.

And ahead of their Champions League opener against FK Crvena Zvezda on Tuesday, rival boss Guardiola was asked about the Red Devils’ early form.

The Champions League is back for another season as Europe’s elite prepare to battle it out on club football’s biggest stage.

Manchester City are out to maintain their status as European champions, while city rivals United face a tough match against Bayern Munich.

Arsenal return to the Champions League after a six-year absence and Newcastle return to the top flight for the first time since 2003 as they look to qualify from the toughest group of the bunch.

Tomorrow evening the Red Devils will take on old enemies Bayern.

Free agent David de Gea is reportedly being offered the chance to return to Spain, with a LaLiga club lining up a move for him.

De Gea has been without a club since the end of June after being released by Manchester United after failing to agree new terms at Old Trafford.

Since leaving United, where he spent 12 years of his career, De Gea has been linked with big-money moves to Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

Here’s one to get us started this morning…

Manchester United staff have expressed concerns about the growing involvement of Erik ten Hag’s agent Kees Vos in transfer activities at Old Trafford.

Mail Sport can reveal that Vos’ Sports Entertainment Group has become the point of contact for negotiating player purchases and sales for United, as well as providing informal advice on the transfer market.

In another indication of the close relationship between the club and SEG, it can be revealed that Ten Hag’s son Nigel works as an analyst for the agency.

Good morning everyone, and welcome to this morning’s live blog, where you get to see everything from Man United.

As always, business continues at a rapid pace at Old Trafford, with the pressure mounting on Erik ten Hag’s shoulders as the Dutch boss tries to juggle a host of problems both behind the scenes and poor form on the pitch.

There is also the small matter of a return to the Champions League to negotiate against German heavyweights Bayern Munich.

Then stay tuned all day long as we bring you the latest from Man United on what promises to be another action-packed day!