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Manchester United face Brighton & Hove Albion later this evening as the Reds look to further cement their place in the Premier League's top four.

Erik ten Hag's side can leapfrog Newcastle into third place with a win, but face a Seagulls outfit eyeing revenge following last month's FA Cup semi-final defeat. And the Dutchman will continue to plan without the likes of Raphael Varane, Alejandro Garnacho and Scott McTominay after confirmation that the trio would not be available.

There was good news regarding Varane, however, with Ten Hag admitting he expects the veteran centre-back to return before the end of the season.

Elsewhere, United hope to announce more contract renewals before the end of the season, with talks ongoing between the club and David De Gea, Marcus Rashford and Diogo Dalot.

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Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray believes United will take Amad on their pre-season tour this summer as Erik ten Hag assesses whether the winger can break into the first-team.

Amad has enjoyed an outstanding season on loan at the Championship outfit, racking up 12 goals and three assists in 36 appearances.

Such form has led to calls for the 20-year-old to get his shot at the first team, and this summer's trip to the US looks set to provide the ideal chance to test that out.

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