Manchester United transfer news LIVE Ronaldo and Phillips latest plus Erik ten Hag news

Manchester United will step up their preparations for the final match of the season today.

Ralf Rangnick has just three more days to prepare before his side will take to the field on Sunday against Crystal Palace. A win for United would secure a spot in the Europa League but if they were to drop points, and West Ham defeat Brighton, then they will slip into the UEFA Conference League for next season.

Erik ten Hag could potentially be in attendance for the match after arriving in Manchester on Monday to begin work as the next manager, but he will not take charge of the side.

Meanwhile, midfielder Donny van de Beek has returned from injury. The Dutchman is on loan at Everton but hasn't played for 10 games due to a thigh injury. However, Frank Lampard has revealed he is in the squad for the Toffees' crucial match against Brentford tonight.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been told that he still has a future at Manchester United despite new manager Erik ten Hag's perceived preference to favour youth.

Ten Hag dropped a hint at the weekend over his plans for Ronaldo next season. United's new boss said: "From tomorrow (Monday), my focus will be on United, and I will of course get deep into things there.

"What I have to say about it is, the detailed analysis still has to begin, I still have to work with the team, but let me be clear that at United there are a lot of good players around. We have to make them function as a team but definitely Ronaldo, he is a giant."

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Brighton beach is an idyllic 'staycation' and several Manchester United players seemed to have their minds on it at the Amex Stadium.

Some left the stadium separately - although security staff in the