Manchester United transfer news RECAP United working on Kalvin Phillips deal and Ten Hag updates

Plans for next season are starting to gather pace at Manchester United amid reports suggesting they are ready to appoint Erik ten Hag as their permanent manager. As revealed by Manchester Evening News , the Dutch coach was identified as a preferred candidate to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a permanent basis.

Ajax coach Ten Hag spoke with key figures in the Old Trafford boardroom and appears to have edged out Mauricio Pochettino despite concerns the Dutchman was splitting opinion in the United dressing room. That report was also brought to you by the Manchester Evening News .

It is understood the Eredivisie side expect ten Hag to touch down in the Premier League for next season.

Beyond the dugout, United continue to have one eye on the summer window. Both incomings and outgoings are anticipated with France international Paul Pogba and England forward Jesse Lingard two players now into the final months of their contract.

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Manchester United have been given a price tag for Ruben Neves should they want to sign him this summer.

United have been linked with the Wolves player in the past and the Manchester Evening News understands that the Reds are looking to prioritise signing a defensive midfielder come the end of the season. The West Midlands club's boss Bruno Lage believes that the 25-year-old is worth plenty in the current market.

He told Birmingham Live: "I don’t know if it’s Man Utd or other teams, what I know is we have a special player here with us. What he is