Man United head coach Ruben Amorim has welcomed another crop of players back to Carrington for pre-season training.
Bruno Fernandes embraces Rasmus Hojlund in the Manchester United canteen.
Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund (right) are back at Carrington.(Image: Ash Donelon - MUFC/Manchester United via Getty Images.)
Manchester United welcomed another eight players back to Carrington on Thursday morning as the club's pre-season preparations intensified.
A total of 15 players reported back to the club's training ground on Monday for the start of pre-season training, but those who were on international duty at the end of last season were given a few days extra to enjoy some down time.
Portuguese duo Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot were among the eight players to report back for pre-season training on Thursday, meaning they have returned a few days ahead of schedule.
The duo were granted an extra week off following the tragic death of international teammate Diogo Jota last week. The pair attended his funeral in Portugal last Saturday.
However, they have reported back to Carrington on their original return date, meaning they are now working alongside the rest of their teammates in preparation for United's pre-season opener against Leeds United in Stockholm on July 19.
Altay Bayindir, Patrick Dorgu, Manuel Ugarte, Rasmus Hojlund, Chido Obi and Casemiro also reported back to the club's training complex.
It means head coach Ruben Amorim is now working with almost every member of his squad at the club's training ground ahead of United's pre-season preparations going up a notch next week.
Although Marcus Rashford is understood to have trained at Carrington individually earlier this week after informing United of his desire to move on this summer, there has been no sign of Tyrell Malacia, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho or Antony.
The quartet, alongside Rashford, informed United last week of their interest in exploring alternative options in this summer's transfer window.
United have prioritised the sales of Rashford, Sancho and Antony to bring in funds this summer.
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