Erik ten Hag discusses possible Man United takeover as club make off-field appointment

These are your Manchester United evening headlines on Friday, February 17.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been kept updated about the potential takeover of the club.

At least five proposals are expected to be submitted before today's soft deadline of 10pm as United's American owners the Glazer family "explore strategic alternatives to enhance the club's growth".

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Investors from the United States, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are expected to table offers while Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains the only prospective buyer to have publicly declared his interest.

United are valued at around £5billion by the Glazer family, who could extract a larger fee amid intense interest. United’s share price soared on Thursday to place the club's valuation at $4.5bn, causing the club’s market value to rise more than $400m since the start of trading yesterday.

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Manchester United have appointed David Harrison as their new director of football operations.

Harrison has joined from Everton and will succeed Alan Dawson, who is leaving United after 11 years in July. Harrison will be based at United's Carrington training complex and report to football director John Murtough. United sources say Harrison will lead all operational aspects of the club's football activities.

Harrison said: “I’m excited to be taking this role at time of such opportunity and promise for Manchester United. I will always cherish my memories of 27 years at Everton and wish everyone at Goodison and Finch Farm all the best for the future. Now, my focus is on helping Manchester United create the best possible operating environment to support success on