How £47.2m Man Utd transfer could lead to Championship move for squad member

Sunderland transfer target Nathan Bishop has been named in Manchester United’s squad to face Lyon in Edinburgh.

The Black Cats saw an attempt to sign the 23-year-old blocked due to United’s lack of keeper options, yet the Premier League club have now agreed a deal to sign Inter Milan stopper Andre Onana.

That may eventually allow Bishop to leave Old Trafford, yet there has also been interest in United keeper Tom Heaton - who is the club’s only fit senior goalkeeper - from Luton.

Interestingly, Heaton has not been named in The Red Devils’ squad for the game against Lyon, with Bishop, 23-year-old Matej Kovar and 17-year-old Elyh Harrison the three keepers selected.

Sunderland have identified Bishop as a potential replacement for Alex Bass, who was allowed to join League Two side AFC Wimbledon on loan.