Manchester United have received some positive news ahead of their crucial Europa League round-of-16 clash against Real Sociedad, with midfielders Mason Mount and Manuel Ugarte returning to full training. However, there were notable absentees from the session, including young defender Leny Yoro, who looks set to miss the return leg of the tie.

The first leg of the Europa League tie, played last week at Old Trafford, ended in a 1-1 draw. United had taken the lead through a well-taken goal from Joshua Zirkzee, only for Sociedad to level with a penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal. With the tie finely balanced, Manchester United will need to put in a strong performance in the second leg at the Anoeta Stadium in Spain to advance to the quarter-finals.

Manchester United are on the verge of completing two significant midfield transfers as they finalize deals for Manuel Ugarte and Scott McTominay. Ugarte is expected to travel to the north-west today for a medical after United agreed on a permanent transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.

Initially, a loan deal was anticipated, but the Uruguayan midfielder will now join for £42 million, with an additional £8 million in potential add-ons, marking an £8 million reduction from PSG’s original asking price.