Manchester United make initial contacts for Pierre-Emerick Hojbjerg and Marc Cucurella

Ten Hag’s side are in the market for a left-back given injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.

Last week, Ten Hag would not be drawn on the severity of Shaw’s muscle injury but said his return to action would come later then fellow absentee Mason Mount, who is expected to miss several weeks.

Other options for additional left-back cover include Tottenham’s Sergio Reguilon, Barcelona’s Marcos Alonso and Roma’s Leonardo Spinazzola.