The incident took place just weeks after Cheptegei, 33, had taken part in the marathon at the Paris Olympics, where she was placed 44th.
Arne Slot's side have won five of their six league games this season and sit one point clear of second placed Manchester City, who were held to a 1-1 draw
Lionel Messi guided Argentina to FIFA World Cup triumph in 2022.
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly leaving Al Nassr and moving to Al Hilal as a replacement for the injured Neymar.
United are expected looking to make room for more funds with the potential transfer of Scott McTominay, Jadon Sancho and Hannibal Mejbri as they close in on the completion of