David de Gea, the goalkeeper for Manchester United, has tested positive for Covid-19.
De Gea has since returned a negative result, but he may still be called upon to face Tottenham.
To be able to play, the Spaniard must now pass a clear PCR test.
In the event that De Gea is absent, United will turn to Dean Henderson in goal.
Despite testing positive for Covid-19, David de Gea could still start for Manchester United against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
According to The Sun, the goalie has subsequently returned a negative test, but United still needs Premier League permission to play him.
De Gea will be allowed to play at Old Trafford if he can deliver a clean PCR test.
David de Gea of Manchester United has tested positive for Covid, but he could still face Tottenham.
Individuals who test positive for Covid are no longer required to isolate, while UK government guidance indicates that they should.
In the event that De Gea is unavailable, Dean Henderson will make his first Premier League appearance of the season.
Ralf Rangnick, United's interim manager, will hope to have De Gea available for a game that might be crucial in the battle for a top-four finish.
Ralf Rangnick will be hoping that David De Gea can deliver a clear PCR test that will allow him to play.
If David De Gea is unavailable, Dean Henderson will start his first league game of the season.
United are currently one point behind Arsenal in fourth place, with the Gunners having three games in hand.
With Arsenal not playing until tomorrow, a win for United on Saturday would put them back into the top four, at least briefly.
United has been outrageously uneven this season, and they will be desperate to avenge a 4-1 loss to Manchester City last weekend.
In addition to De Gea's problems, Luke Shaw is expected to miss out due to Covid-19, and Scott McTominay is uncertain owing to a calf issue.
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