Manchester United issue Cristiano Ronaldo update as Erik ten Hag gives Casemiro verdict

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, August 28.

Erik ten Hag has admitted he could be powerless to stop Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Manchester United before Thursday's transfer deadline, but is hopeful the forward will remain at the club.

Ronaldo has found himself benched in successive Premier League games by Ten Hag and at the end of the 1-0 win at Southampton on Saturday the 37-year-old made an effort to go over and applaud the travelling fans, something he hasn't always done after away games.

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The forward has made his intention to leave the club this summer clear and with the transfer window closing on Thursday he could have played his final game for United.

Read more on Ronaldo here.

Erik ten Hag believes Casemiro will benefit from his first Premier League appearance as he becomes accustomed to the challenge of a new country and new teammates.

The £60million Brazilian made his Manchester United debut as he came on for the final 10 minutes of the 1-0 win against Southampton at St Mary's.

Casemiro produced a couple of vital interceptions, with United under pressure in the closing stages, and he also showed his leadership in communication with the defence and David de Gea.

Read more from Ten Hag here.

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