Manchester United transfer news LIVE takeover latest plus Real Betis team news and Victor Osimhen claim

Manchester United continue their preparations for the Europa League last-16 first-leg clash against Real Betis on Thursday.

Erik ten Hag's side will be desperate to redeem themselves following Sunday's 7-0 defeat at Liverpool, and can do so by getting ahead early and taking a lead back to Seville for the return leg. The squad were into Carrington early on Monday and will no doubt have been forced to rewatch the weekend's horror show.

The Dutchman may be inclined to make a few changes at Old Trafford, both in an attempt to rest those that have tired and to send a message that Sunday's woeful second-half will not be tolerated.

Betis themselves will likely see key playmaker Sergio Canales return, with the 32-year-old involved in training earlier this week after missing the last two games.

Elsewhere, United target Victor Osimhen admitted that it is his 'dream' to play in the Premier League in a statement that will surely encourage those in charge at Old Trafford. MEN Sport understands that Ten Hag is eyeing two major signings in the summer, one of which will be a world-class striker.

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Wout Weghorst has released a statement explaining why he appeared to touch the 'This is Anfield' sign as he made his way onto the pitch on Sunday.

Footage emerged on Tuesday of Weghorst reaching up to touch the sign as the players make their way from the tunnel out onto the Anfield pitch.

The sign is an iconic part of Anfield but opposition players rarely touch it and Weghorst has been criticised for doing so ahead of Manchester United's 7-0 defeat to Liverpool on