Manchester United’s roster is set for a pre-season match against Leeds United in Stockholm, but several familiar faces will be missing. The club’s unwanted quintet—Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho, and Tyrell Malacia—will instead train at their Carrington facilities as United seeks to find new homes for them.
In contrast, new signings Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon have made the squad, with Cunha, a recent £62.5 million acquisition from Wolves, expected to make his debut against Leeds. The match will take place with most senior players present, excluding the injured trio of Joshua Zirkzee, Andre Onana, and Lisandro Martinez. Young defender Harry Amass is set to go out on loan for his development.
The traveling squad also includes several promising youngsters like Chido Obi, Tyler Fredricson, and Jack Fletcher, the son of newly appointed under-18 coach Darren Fletcher, signifying United’s commitment to nurturing talent.
As the club prepares for this Scandinavian fixture, there are plans for an upcoming three-match tour in the United States, which kicks off on Tuesday. During this tour, they might also welcome Bryan Mbeumo, as United has had a £65 million offer accepted by Brentford for the Cameroonian winger, who is expected to undergo a medical soon.
Overall, the blend of new signings and emerging youth reflects Manchester United’s strategy of reinvention for the new season, with hopes to build a more competitive squad.