Manchester United transfer news LIVE Frenkie de Jong latest and Man Utd vs Brighton news

Manchester United are now just two days away from the start of their 2022/23 Premier League campaign.

United finished a disappointing sixth last season, but welcome Brighton to Old Trafford on Sunday in what will mark manager Erik ten Hag's first competitive game in charge. The Dutchman will be determined to get off to a winning start and build on the momentum that has been created during pre-season.

The visit of the Seagulls could see Ten Hag hand out three United debuts, with summer signings Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen all champing at the bit to bag a starting berth. But the number of potential debutants for Sunday's clash is not expected to increase, with no further deals understood to be close to being wrapped up.

United continue to remain in talks with Barcelona about the prospect of signing midfielder Frenkie de Jong. It is almost three months since the Reds first registered an interest in his signature and they are still yet to make a breakthrough.

Meanwhile, Ten Hag will speak to the media today at 1:30pm to look ahead to the season opener, and the Manchester Evening News will have every angle covered.

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Manchester United commence their Premier League season against Brighton on Sunday afternoon and it remains all-systems go on and off the training ground before that curtain raiser.

After signing Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez this summer, Erik ten Hag continues to pursue his priority target, Frenkie de Jong, while speculation