Manchester United transfer news LIVE plus Erik ten Hag comments and Paul Pogba latest

Manchester United can put their feet up this Saturday and Sunday afternoon as their rivals take part in the FA Cup and Premier League.

Unable to win a trophy this season, United were eliminated from the world-famous competition by Middlesbrough and, due to fixtures elsewhere, will not continue their top-four charge. Arsenal have an opportunity to edge further ahead in that pursuit when they meet Aston Villa.

Arsenal visit Villa Park on Saturday lunchtime (12.30pm). Victory there would move them four points clear of United and, at that stage, they would still have a game in hand.

Away from the field, United have made Erik ten Hag their preferred managerial candidate and the highly-rated Ajax coach was prompted about that interest during his latest press conference. Paul Pogba is, meanwhile, edging closer to the exit door as speculation over his future rumbles on.

Keep track of the latest news, views and transfer rumours with dedicated updates below.

Needless to say, there is interest in this one from a betting perspective, too.

SkyBet continue to price would-be successors as Erik ten Hag remains favourite;

Erik ten Hag - 2/1

Mauricio Pochettino - 3/1

Thomas Tuchel - 5/1

Brendan Rodgers - 8/1

Antonio Conte - 12/1

Ralf Rangnick - 16/1

*Betting odds were correct at 18:30 on March 18. Subject to change.

A chance to have your say on this hugely-important subject;

Erik ten Hag has refused to be drawn on speculation suggesting he could become United manager.

As reported by Manchester Evening News, ten Hag has emerged as the club's preferred choice to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a permanent basis. United have yet to finalise those plans - although they intend to make an appointment before the end of this season.

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