Manchester United transfer news recap with takeover latest ahead of Man Utd vs Fulham

Manchester United know a win over Fulham this afternoon will secure a third-place finish to further cement Erik ten Hag's maiden season as a successful one.

It's been a memorable year for Reds fans with victories over Manchester City, Liverpool and Barcelona as well as a League Cup trophy lift in February. A cup double is still on with City awaiting in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

United were given an injury boost ahead of Fulham's visit as Luke Shaw participated in training in the lead-up to the match having come off with an injury at half-time in midweek.

Meanwhile, the Dutchman has said that Marcus Rashford intends to renew his United contract with negotiations still ongoing. He has just 12 months left on his current deal, but the club are confident that an agreement can be struck.

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Sky News are reporting this afternoon that Ineos billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still the leading candidate to buy Manchester United - despite an inconclusive board meeting last week.

It's claimed that United directors met on Thursday to discuss the ongoing saga, with the meeting 'controlled by members of the Glazer family' - but also involving several independent directors.

Neither Ineos Sports or fellow candidate - Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani - have entered into exclusive negotiations