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Manchester United welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford later today looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League after drawing with Tottenham on Thursday night.

Erik ten Hag's side drew 2-2 with Spurs in midweek, but still find themselves in a good position to secure Champions League football for next season. United take on an in-form Villa side knowing they can increase the gap between themselves and Unai Emery's men in the table with a victory.

Alejandro Garnacho took part in first-team training on Friday afternoon at Carrington, hinting that he could be available for selection against Aston Villa this weekend. However, the Reds remain without first-choice centre-back pairing Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane through injury, while it remains to be seen if Harry Maguire will be fit to feature.

Away from the pitch, reports have suggested Sir Jim Ratcliffe might have taken the lead in the battle for United after valuing the club higher than his Qatari rival. It is thought Ratcliffe's firm Ineos made an offer that would see the club priced at more than £5bn.

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Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is reportedly 'adamant' the club will not sell Harry Kane to United or Chelsea in the summer transfer window.

As per the Daily Mail, United are looking at Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Juventus frontman Dusan Vlahovic are alternative options.

MEN Sport understands Kane is Erik ten Hag's prime striker target to reinforce the United attack in the summer. Sources say the Reds boss is intent on signing the 29-year-old as he