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

Erik ten Hag might have some major decisions to make today as he prepares his side for the opening day of the Premier League season on Sunday.

Manchester United face Brighton at Old Trafford s in a 2pm kick-off as the Ten Hag era begins. The Dutchman has a major decision to make as to who plays up front.

Anthony Martial, who enjoyed a positive pre-season under Ten Hag, will miss the game through injury. This could open the door for Cristiano Ronaldo, although he has only played 45 minutes this summer.

Elsewhere, United are growing increasingly frustrated in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong. MEN Sport revealed that the Reds are annoyed that they have been unable to secure the deal for the midfielder due to the situation between De Jong, Barcelona and the player's deferred wages..

TODAY'S BIG TALKING POINT: Should United continue to chase Frenkie de Jong? Have your say here.

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Anthony Martial is out of Manchester United's opening Premier League fixture with a hamstring injury.

Martial scored three goals in five starts during United's pre-season schedule but sustained an injury in the 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in Oslo on Saturday.

The Frenchman's absence could lead to Ten Hag starting Cristiano Ronaldo even though he missed the entirety of United's tour of Thailand and Australia and has only played 45 minutes in the last two months.