Manchester United's provisional intention is to make one signing and sell three players ahead of Friday's transfer deadline.
United have made progress in a long-gestated move for midfielder Manuel Ugarte, who was left out of Paris Saint-Germain's matchday squad last week.
PSG are open to negotiating a loan move for Ugarte if United cannot finance a permanent deal, which is contingent on the departure of Scott McTominay.
McTominay, 27, is inching closer to a move to Napoli. A final fee is not believed to have been agreed, with United holding out for £25m, but the deal is expected to be concluded.
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