Manchester United will hope to carry their momentum forwards when they host West Ham in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Wednesday night.
United are still riding high after beating Newcastle to win the Carabao Cup on Sunday evening. After going six years without any silverware, they are still in contention to win a further three trophies this season, with the team still in the FA Cup, Premier League and Europa League.
Erik ten Hag’s side are on a 10-game unbeaten run in all competitions going into Wednesday night’s game. The Dutchman is likely to rotate his squad for the match, with some weary bodies in the squad following a brutal schedule of eight games in February.
United, who beat Reading in the previous round of the FA Cup, have a few injury concerns for the match. Meanwhile there is some news regarding the takeover of the club and the summer transfer plans.
Here is all the latest news from the club.
Martial still unavailable
Ten Hag spoke to reporters on Tuesday to preview the West Ham tie. While most of the focus was on the Carabao Cup tie, he also gave some team news.
Luke Shaw and Fred both started all eight of United’s fixtures in February – and they are expected to be rested for the fifth-round tie against the Hammers. Meanwhile Antony Martial is not yet fit enough to return to the squad after picking up an injury on February 1 vs Nottingham Forest.
"Anthony Martial is not available and Luke Shaw and Fred are questions for tomorrow,” Ten Hag said on Tuesday.
West Ham will be without Lukasz Fabianski and Vladimir Coufal, who were both injured in their 4-0 win over Forest on the weekend.
Ten Hag’s transfer shortlist
Ten Hag has reportedly helped draw up a six-player shortlist for Manchester United transfer targets this summer – and it includes Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
United had an initial transfer fee of £56.2million agreed with Barca before the season to sign De Jong, but he eventually refused to move. That transfer saga could be returning this summer, with Manchester Evening News reporting that Ten Hag remains determined to land him.
Other players of interest include Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, Tottenham striker Harry Kane, Napoli frontman Victor Osimhen, Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos and Mohammed Kudus, whom Ten Hag coached at Ajax.
Glazers receive new offer
Things have gone a little quiet over the takeover in recent days following a flurry of activity around the Glazers’ soft deadline.
But Tuesday brought news of a new bidder in the race, with Luxembourg-based hedge fund Genevra Associates putting themselves forward as possible candidates for investment.
The company has 'expressed interest' in purchasing a minority stake in the club and are keen to work with current majority owners the Glazers, rather than go for a full buy-out.
“We understand that United fans have been rightfully frustrated over the last several years. Our aim is to act as the force of reformation that harmonizes the interests of the owners and the fans and push for some much-needed transformation at the club," Shah Farsi of Genevra said.
