Manchester United are allowing their fans to fly to Kazakhstan for free to support the team in the Europa League.

The Red Devils are facing FC Astana in the group stages.

Fans were planning to take a trip that would be arranged through the now bankrupt travel company Thomas Cook.

United are stepping up, saying that any fans that show proof of booking will get to travel free of charge.

A United spokesperson said: "We have been working through a range of contingency plans to minimise the impact of the Thomas Cook situation for our supporters.

"We are pleased to be able to confirm that Manchester United will be operating a complimentary trip to the forthcoming match against FC Astana in Kazakhstan for those who were impacted by the insolvency of Thomas Cook.

"Beyond the Astana fixture, we are investigating longer term options around facilitating European travel for our loyal fans."