Man United new signings Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon could feature for the first time since signing against Leeds United in a pre-season friendly
Manchester United have made a decision regarding Matheus Cunha for their first pre-season friendly against Leeds.(Image: Photo by Zohaib Alam – MUFC/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Manchester United will have their first pre-season runout on Saturday when Ruben Amorim’s side take on newly-promoted Leeds United in Sweden. The Portuguese can finally catch a glimpse of the work on the training field as they look to put right the wrongs of last season’s dour campaign.
For those United supporters in Scandinavia, they will get a sneak peek at new signings Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon after the pair were selected to board the flight to Stockholm. It begins a gruelling pre-season which will see them then jet off to the United States to face three more Premier League opponents before returning home to face Fiorentina at Old Trafford.
On the transfer front, there has been some frustration from supporters after their long-winded pursuit of Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo.
However, there was positivity as United reached an agreement with the Bees to sign the Cameroon international after their £70million bid was accepted.
Talks will remain ongoing to thrash out the finer details and personal terms but the forward poses the chance for a fresh injection of quality in an attacking area that struggled last season.
Lisandro Martinez returned to first-team training after missing the remainder of last season through injury but his comeback continues to be monitored back at Carrington.
Meanwhile, Joshua Zirkze will remain in the North West, with Andre Onana, to recover from small issues but the pair will both travel to America for the next stage of pre-season preparations.
United take on Daniel Farke’s side in Stockholm on Saturday, 2pm kick-off.
Manchester United full squad to face Leeds United
Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Dermot Mee.
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven, Diego Leon, Tyler Fredricson, Reece Munro, Godwill Kukonki.
Midfielders: Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, Jack Fletcher, Sekou Kone, Toby Collyer.
Forwards: Rasmus Hojlund, Matheus Cunha, Amad, Chido Obi, Ethan Williams, Bendito Mantato.
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