Manchester United's players were spotted back in training as the club moves closer to confirming Erik ten Hag as permanent manager ahead of the 2022-23 season.
The Ajax boss had emerged as the clear favourite for the United job after interviewing for the position in March. While others had remained in contention, not least former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino, Ten Hag has entered "advanced" contract talks with the club and is expected to join once the interim reign of Ralf Rangnick comes to an end.
Rangnick remained in charge for this week's training, though, as United aim to get their top four pursuit back on track against Everton on Sunday. Here's what Mirror Football noticed from the session, which comes at a crucial time for the Red Devils' present and future.
