Manchester United transfer news LIVE Frenkie de Jong blow plus Brentford build-up

Manchester United have the chance to re-establish their place in the top four this evening when they host Brentford at Old Trafford.

Erik ten Hag's side are without a win or a goal in their last three games but three points this evening can once again out them in the driving seat for Champions League qualification - not to mention the psychological boost to beating the side who humiliated them at the start of the season.

Christian Eriksen's return to full first-team training won't have come quick enough for the Dane to feature against his old side, but Anthony Martial's appearance off the bench on Sunday could pave the way for his first start since January and a welcome rest for Wout Weghorst.

Elsewhere, news of Luke Shaw's new contract will provide a much-needed boost ahead of a crucial run-in, the left-back putting pen to paper on a four-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2017.

Elsewhere, United's pursuit of Frenkie de Jong has been dealt a blow with reports that Barcelona now consider the midfielder 'untouchable' less than 12 months after agreeing a fee to sell him.

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Christian Eriksen will return to United squad training today after two months out with an ankle injury.

Eriksen was fouled by Reading striker Andy Carroll in United's FA Cup fourth round win on January 28 and has missed their last 15 games.

Eriksen revealed two weeks ago he had returned to outdoor training and although he will not be available against former club Brentford on Wednesday evening, manager Erik ten Hag confirmed Eriksen is nearing his return.

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