Erik ten Hag handed huge boost as Manchester United issue contract news update

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Here are your Tuesday evening Manchester United headlines. Christian Eriksen boost Christian Eriksen will return to Manchester United squad training today after two months out with an ankle injury, manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed.

Eriksen was fouled by Reading striker Andy Carroll in United's FA Cup fourth round win on January 28 and has missed their last 15 games. Also read: Ten Hag pushing for United to be more ruthless in transfer window Eriksen revealed two weeks ago he had returned to outdoor training and although he will not be available against former club Brentford on Wednesday evening, manager Erik ten Hag confirmed Eriksen is nearing his return. "Not for tomorrow but he's returning on the pitch," Ten Hag said. "He's returning into team training today, so we have to see now how quickly he can make the progress." Read the full story here >>> Luke Shaw contract Luke Shaw has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United.

Shaw, 27, joined United from Southampton for a fee rising to £31million in 2014 and he has appeared 249 times for the club. The absence of a plus-one option indicates United have shifted from the strategy that was introduced by the former executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.

Sources say it is not a definitive policy shift as deals are negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Shaw said: "Nine years ago, I signed for this amazing club, and I’m thrilled to be extending my stay.