Erik ten Hag could get a Europa League medal! Man Utd to be left with surplus honours if they lift trophy in Bilbao as former boss considered for role in European campaign

United must progress through Thursday's semi-final second leg against Athletic Club, a tie they lead 3-0 after the first leg, to reach the final. If they win that, they would receive 50 medals and could choose to hand them to staff no longer at the club.

Ten Hag was in charge of United at the beginning of their campaign, overseeing three draws in the league stage of the competition before being replaced by Ruben Amorim. The club could choose to recognise his contribution by handing him one of their spares.

Ten Hag could soon be back in management. He has emerged as a "serious candidate" to replace Real Madrid-bound Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen.

United's eggs are very much in the Europa League basket on Thursday, before they take on West Ham in a less significant Premier League match on Sunday.