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Manchester United will look to book their place in next season's Champions League when they take on Chelsea tonight.

Erik ten Hag's side need a point to secure a Premier League top four finish for 2022/23 and head into the clash - against a struggling Blues side - on the back of successive wins. United picked up maximum points from the Bournemouth and Wolves matches and could be boosted by the return of Marcus Rashford this evening.

The Old Trafford encounter comes amid United's takeover saga - with Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe the two parties still leading the race to buy the football club. And transfer speculation, ahead of a key summer window, remains rife.

Coincidentally, Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is being strongly linked with a potential move to United - as Harry Kane continues to be of interest as well, with Ten Hag keen to sign a first-choice centre-forward this summer.

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Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is "leaning towards" a summer move to Manchester United, according to reports.

Mount's future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain, with the 24-year-old due to enter the final 12 months of his contract this summer. Talks between player and club have progressed little, with the midfielder unwilling to sign a long-term deal leaving his departure looking increasingly likely.

United are reportedly among a number of Premier League clubs eyeing the England international, along with Liverpool and Manchester City, but could look to get ahead with a big-money bid. The Daily Mail reports that they are preparing a bid worth £55million as they