Manchester United could get £60million transfer answer in season-defining game

Manchester United are looking to improve on a run of two wins in their last nine Premier League games when they face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday.

United's stumbles in the league have ended their chances of Champions League qualification and have instead left them fighting for a top six spot. Erik ten Hag has more injuries to contend with as well, with Harry Maguire ruled out and Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes battling to prove their fitness to feature against the in-form Eagles, who have three of their previous games and have been impressive under new manager Oliver Glasner.

Fernandes' record at stake

Bruno Fernandes is yet to miss a United game through injury after more than four years at the club but he is a doubt for the game at Selhurst Park and faces a race against time to maintain that perfect record.

ALSO READ: United team news for Crystal Palace fixture

ALSO READ: Everything Ten Hag said in his press conference

The 29-year-old suffered a broken hand at Wembley two weeks ago and has played through the pain barrier against Sheffield United and Burnley, but he had a problem after that draw with the Clarets that has left him doubtful.

Fernandes' absence would probably give Mason Mount the chance to start in his preferred attacking midfield role, but United would be weaker without their in-form captain and at a time when they need the points that would be bad news.

Olise scouting mission

This Palace squad is full of entertaining attacking outlets and right-winger Michael Olise, the subject of interest from Chelsea last summer, is attracting coveted glances once again. United are one of the teams reported to be in for the 22-year-old and they will get to see up-close just how good he is