Manchester United transfer news LIVE Man Utd vs Real Betis reaction plus takeover latest

What a difference a few days makes. While that horrible afternoon at Anfield hasn't been completely forgotten about, Manchester United's win over Real Betis last night has certainly lifted the mood at Old Trafford.

The Reds look to have one foot firmly planted in the last eight of the Europa League thanks to their professional display last night. Despite Marcus Rashford's opener being cancelled out by a superb Ayoze Perez strike, the home side weren't to be denied a first-leg advantage as further goals from Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Wout Weghorst secured a 4-1 win.

Erik ten Hag's men travel to Spain next week as they look to complete the job, though their next task sees them return to Premier League action as they take on Southampton on Sunday.

Away from on-field matters, the potential sale of the club rumbles on, with prospective buyers now entering the second phase of the takeover process.

TODAY'S BIG TALKING POINT: Is the win over Betis enough to suggest the Liverpool game was just a bad day at the office? Have your say here.

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Frenkie de Jong has directly responded to a question about a potential move to Manchester United this summer.

MEN Sport understands that United are open to recruiting the 25-year-old during the next window after missing out on him last year.

De Jong has now commented on whether he'd entertain a move to United this time around.

Read what he said here >>>

Lisandro Martinez has highlighted two players who excelled in United's 4-1 Europa League last-16 first-leg win over Real Betis last night.

One of them was Bruno Fernandes, who hit back at critics with a goal and an assist during a quality performance.

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