Manchester United transfer news LIVE Cristiano Ronaldo updates and Antony latest

Transfer deadline day is now less than a week away and Manchester United still have plenty of work to do.

The Frenkie de Jong deal may look dead in the water but Erik ten Hag clearly hasn't been put off pursuing some of his former Ajax stars. United are preparing another bid for Brazilian winger Antony as they look to bolster their frontline options.

Away from the transfer world and United are preparing to find out who they'll face in this season's Europa League. Here at MEN Sport we've got you covered and we will have a dedicated blog bringing you updates from the draw as soon as they happen.

And we couldn't leave you without mentioning Cristiano Ronaldo. Reports emerged on Thursday night suggesting the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is nearing a return to Sporting Lisbon, though United remain adamant he will be part of Ten Hag's squad next season.

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"Antony is not training with the group, but I do see him every day. Nothing has changed since last Sunday. I accept it at this moment."

"I am assuming Antony will stay at Ajax. He has a contract at Ajax."

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly on the brink of a return to boyhood club Sporting Lisbon.

The superstar handed in a transfer request to Manchester United earlier this summer, albeit Erik ten Hag insists the striker has not old him he wants to leave.

Now, Caught Offside claims a deal with Sporting is '99 per cent done' and club presentations are being prepared.

The 37-year-old first joined United from the Portuguese side in 2003, winning the Champions League and three Premier League titles before