Manchester United transfer news live Erik ten Hag contract talks latest plus Greenwood exit news

After bringing speculation surrounding Erik ten Hag's future to a close earlier this week, full focus now switches to the summer transfer window for Manchester United.

The window will officially open for business on Friday and it will mark an important juncture in Ineos' quest to bring the good times back to Old Trafford. Sir Jim Ratcliffe secured a minority stake earlier this year and the window will mark his first opportunity to roll up his sleeves.

United have drawn up a list of priorities ahead of the window opening and they want to strengthen their centre-back, midfield and attacking options as their leading objectives. Beyond that, player sales are set to dictate what else can be achieved.

The Reds need to make significant changes to the landscape of their squad ahead of next season and they need to act as quickly as they can. However, the European Championship and Copa America risk slowing the rate at which business may be conducted this summer.

Nevertheless, United are continuing to be linked with a plethora of players, including Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton and Benfica ace Joao Neves.

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United sources have confirmed they have made progress on departures for Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho.

United are working on permanent departures for both players as they seek to raise funds for the summer transfer window and could raise in excess of £60m from the pair.

Greenwood won't play for United again after the botched attempt to reintegrate the academy graduate last summer. Sancho's United departure was all but confirmed following the news Ten Hag will remain at the club, though it's understood United intended on selling him