But the summer's longest running transfer saga appears no closer to being resolved.
The Spaniard, 24, has been accused of not being mentally ready because of interest from Real Madrid.
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Despite the reluctance to play him before his future is sorted, the Premier League giants are said to be standing firm and are eager to keep him.
If he does go, Lloris was thought to be their top target but United could now be left frustrated by any pursuit of the Frenchman.
Meanwhile, they are close to finalising a deal for Pedro from Barcelona and are reportedly still in the market for a new defender.