Erik ten Hag 'makes decision' on future of Man Utd star amid 'three way battle' for midfielder

Manchester United are now preparing for a clash with Aston Villa as they look to haul themselves into the top four race. While it has been a disappointing campaign to date, Erik ten Hag's men can move within five points of Villa in fourth should they make it three wins on the bounce this weekend.

Few wins have come easy for United this season, though, and Unai Emery has a habit of upsetting some fo the traditional big boys wherever he goes. As United draft up what they hope will be a winning game plan, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Old Trafford.

Koopmeiners interest

United are said to be interested in Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners this summer. According to Tuttosport - via Football Italia, the Red Devils are prepared to enter a battle for the midfielder including Tottenham and Juventus. The Dutch star has netted five times and assisted three from midfield so far this season in Serie A.

The report claims Atalanta could demand more than £55million this summer and that they are hoping for a 'bidding war' to form. The Red Devils are tipped as a potential candidate to get involved in said bidding war, and likely to due the Dutch link with head coach Ten Hag.

Eriksen links

United star Christian Eriksen has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, and unlike with most players, the links surrounding the Dane have continued beyond the January transfer window. That's because Turkish club Galatasaray are said to be interested, and the Turkish deadline isn't until Friday.

But according to ESPN, Eriksen will be staying put for the rest of the season, with Ten Hag not interested in losing the creative midfielder at this point. Though, it is added that United will assess Eriksen's future in the summer.