Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes were among the Manchester United stars who returned to Carrington on Saturday morning.
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Here are your Friday morning Manchester United headlines.
Lens Friendly confirmed
Manchester United will welcome French side RC Lens to Old Trafford for a pre-season friendly on August 5.
The Manchester Evening News understands United will play two friendlies on the weekend of August 5/6, with manager Erik ten Hag keen to ensure as many of his squad as possible are match-fit going into the new season.
Lens confirmed on Thursday afternoon that they will head to M16 on the Saturday, with a second friendly against Athletic Bilbao in Dublin believed to be pencilled in for the Sunday.
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The decision to squeeze two extra games in on that weekend came following FA Cup final defeat at the hands of Manchester City. Victory at Wembley would have seen the Reds take on Arsenal in the Community Shield that weekend.
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Norkett joins Forest
Former Manchester United academy product Manni Norkett has completed a move to Nottingham Forest.
The 18-year-old was released by the Reds in the summer and returns to his hometown club after more than 40 appearances for United’s academy teams. Norkett, who initially came through Forest’s youth system, enjoyed a brief loan spell at non-league Gainsborough Trinity between December 2021 and January 2022, but failed to make a senior United debut.
He made his maiden appearance for United’s Under-21s against Sunderland in the EFL Trophy in October 2021 before netting nine times for the Under-18 Premier League last season. He also scored against Crystal Palace in December’s FA Youth Cup win.
A statement from United said: “The Academy always supports our graduates and celebrates their success after
Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes were among the Manchester United stars who returned to Carrington on Saturday morning.
Manchester United have begun their pre-season fixture schedule in positive fashion with victory over rivals Leeds United and two players in particular caught the eye of club legends Henning Berg and Ronny Johnsen.
Louis Saha believes Erik ten Hag can be successful at Manchester United even if the Glazer family remain at Old Trafford as he slammed the current owners over the protracted takeover process.
Harry Maguire trolled Leeds United by saying it is 'always nice' to beat the Elland Road side as Manchester United began their pre-season fixture schedule with a victory.
Here are your Tuesday evening Manchester United headlines.
Manchester United are set to play rivals Leeds United on Wednesday as their pre-season campaign kicks off in Oslo. Among those who will be motivated to make a statement during the game is Matej Kovar, a young goalkeeper looking to become the first backup option for the 2023/24 season.
Toby Collyer has been given a chance to impress Erik ten Hag in pre season, having been called up to the Dutchman's squad to face Leeds in their friendly on Thursday.
Manchester United players continued their pre-season preparations on Monday morning with their first friendly fixture just around the corner.
Manchester United's pre-season preparations are up and running at Carrington, and they'll play their first fixture against Leeds United in Oslo on Wednesday. It will mark the first of seven friendlies that United are scheduled to play ahead of the big kick-off on Monday, August 14.
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford joined Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Nathan Ake at Calvin Harris' Ibiza concert this weekend.
A number of Manchester United supporters believe the club should try and sign Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix ahead of the summer transfer window closing in just under two months' time.
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New Manchester United recruit Mason Mount says he understands the responsibility that comes with wearing the No.7 shirt following his move to Old Trafford.
There were big hopes for Mason Mount when he joined Vitesse on loan from Chelsea in 2017.
Tom Huddlestone will continue his player-coach role in Manchester United's academy.
The landscape of Manchester United's first-team squad has officially changed following the conclusion of several players' contracts and loan deals.
Manchester United Women have confirmed another four senior players will leave the club this summer following the expiration of their contracts.
Anyone who followed the Championship last season will have surely had their eye caught by Alvaro Fernandez. In a tough, physical league - where pretty football and individual quality is sometimes in short supply - the Spaniard was a breath of fresh air. In the Manchester United loan man, Preston North End had a free spirit down the left flank.
A number of Manchester United supporters were left puzzled following the launch of their 2023/24 home kit on Tuesday morning.
It's been more than seven months since Manchester United owners the Glazers announced plans to 'explore strategic alternatives' for investment, paving the way for a protracted takeover process which still seems some way from completion.