Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund
Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund
Manchester United return to pre-season training next month ahead of the new campaign.
will be the headline act as the Reds ramp up preparations for the 2025-26 season. Ruben Amorim's side will hope to improve on their dismal domestic showing last term and travel to America for a summer tour as well as playing in Sweden and at Old Trafford.
players will report to Carrington following their summer break in the week commencing July 7. And several stars face make or break periods during the next few weeks.
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The arrival of Cunha and expected signing of Bryan Mbuemo mean that the attacking ranks will be bolstered while Amorim is keen to add a central striker.
It means who struggled in front of goal last season, is under pressure. The Dane faces losing his place in the side next term if a new striker arrives and he has been linked with an Old Trafford exit.
United splashed an initial £72million on the frontman and haven't had a return on their investment.
But pre-season gives him a chance to build some momentum ahead of the new campaign. If his struggles continue, his United future will be in jeopardy.
Hojlund is not the only one with question marks over his long-term position within the squad.
Andre Onana, who is set to remain as first choice goalkeeper despite an error-strewn 2024-25, needs a stable start to ensure his place doesn't come under further threat, while Luke Shaw must prove he is capable of offering form and fitness after suffering with several injuries in recent years.
He could find a home as a left-sided centre-back in United's set-up but it remains to be seen if he will be able to convince Amorim of his durability.
In midfield, Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo have yet to fully convince Amorim. The latter has been in and out of the side through injury and form while he has been used in a variety of positions by the Reds chief, seemingly suggesting that the Portuguese boss hasn't quite settled on how best to utilise the England international.
Ugarte had a mixed debut campaign at Old Trafford and despite working under Amorim earlier in his career, United are looking at potentially adding an athletic midfielder over the summer.
That would place extra pressure on Ugarte and the Uruguay international will hope he can convince his manager of his importance over the coming weeks.
Amorim has shown already that he is not afraid to make big calls, United have several big names who still need to convince.