Erik ten Hag responds to Glazers protest as Manchester United get Donny van de Beek update

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Sunday, April 30.

Erik ten Hag praised the Manchester United fans for their support for his team during the 1-0 win against Aston Villa, with more protests against the ownership of the Glazer family taking place around the fixture.

Thousands of fans marched towards Old Trafford from the city centre before the game and then only entered the ground after 18 minutes, in a pointed reference to the 18-year ownership of the Glazers.

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The final deadline for bids to buy the club passed on Friday and a takeover could be edging closer, but fans on the protest were demanding a full sale rather than any deal that would see some of the Glazers stay in charge of the club.

Read more from Ten Hag here.

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has confirmed that his recovery from a long-term injury is heading in the right direction.

The Netherlands international, who joined United from Dutch giants Ajax in September 2020, suffered a knee problem during the Reds' 3-0 win over Bournemouth at Old Trafford back in January. His leg buckled under a challenge from Cherries defender Marcos Senesi, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.

Over the last few weeks, the midfielder, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Everton, has posted a couple of encouraging updates on his social media channels, sharing images of him doing some gym work, offering optimism that his recovery is heading in the right direction.

Read more on Van de Beek's injury here.

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