Manchester United transfer news recap as Rasmus Højlund linked and Rashford misses Bournemouth

Manchester United are back in action this afternoon in the Premier League against Bournemouth as Erik ten Hag's side aim to take another step towards sealing Champions League qualification.

United go into the encounter at the Vitality Stadium aiming for another three points on their quest to be back in Europe's top club competition next campaign. They sit fourth as things stand behind third-placed Newcastle United.

United are just a point behind a resurgent Liverpool side. However, Erik ten Hag's men have the advantage of a game in hand over Jurgen Klopp's outfit.

For the clash, United will have to wait and see if top scorer Marcus Rashford is fit enough to be involved. He has trained this week after recovering from injury but has reported an illness.

The encounter at the Vitality Stadium kicks off at 3pm this afternoon and is United's final away game of the top-flight campaign.

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Graeme Souness has U-turned on Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez.

The departing Sky Sports pundit was one of several to question Erik ten Hag's decision to spend a sizable fee on the Ajax centre-back - after he struggled in early outings against Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Martinez, however, quickly adjusted to life in England and started to show the Premier League why Ten Hag was so keen to secure his services. The centre-back went on to