Bryan Mbeumo
Bryan Mbeumo is still not a Manchester United player
Manchester United will return to action for the first time in 55 days when their pre-season schedule starts against Leeds United in Norway. take on the Premier League newcomers on Saturday in Stockholm ahead of their tour to the United States.
Ruben Amorim's men returned to Carrington for pre-season medical testing last week with United's international stars filtering in towards the end of the week. Matheus Cunha has spent the last week getting to know his new teammates after the Reds triggered his £62.5million release clause at Wolves.
Unfortunately, United have failed in their attempts to sign more players despite their best efforts. Interest in Bryan Mbeumo has been pursued for over a month now but
However, with the financial package believed to be the only thing blocking United getting their priority target, there is still time for Mbeumo to be signed for Saturday's trip to Scandinavia. In a dream scenario,
He would join Amad, Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund, Chido Obi and Shea Lacey as United's forward options.
Another player who would feature in The Manchester Evening News' dream squad to take on Leeds is Emiliano Martinez. News of
and his future at Villa Park has been doubtful since last season ended. Martinez is said to be open to a move to United and his pedigree in the game would give Amorim a strong number one going forward.
On the back of his new contract at the club, Tom Heaton will join United in Sweden with Dermot Mee and Elyh Harrison also options. In front of the goalkeeper will see the likes of Noussair Mazraoui, Mathijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven and Diogo Dalot all feature.
Summer signing Diego Leon could also play a part after his move was completed from Paraguay. Fellow youngsters Harry Amass, Tyler Fredricson and Reece Munro will be hoping to show Amorim what they can do.
In midfield, individual pre-season progress for Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo and Casemiro are all needed ahead of the new season. Uncertainty over their quality and fitness have been a concern in the past but this summer could be pivotal in their status in Amorim's squad.
Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres appears set to seal his move to Arsenal (Image: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)
Back on to United's attackers,. The Reds have failed to make any ground on their hunt for a new striker after Viktor Gyokeres gave Arsenal the green light for the deal, leaving Amorim short.
A number of players have been linked with coming to Old Trafford and one name that isn't seemingly going away is . The Fiorentina forward has made a name for himself in Italy and has a release clause of just over £44m.
Kean is far from United's first-choice candidate but he does offer value for money. The prices touted for Hugo Ekitike, Benjamin Sesko, Ollie Watkins and Victor Osimhen are all too pricey for United, especially if they are wanting to supply Amorim with a centre-forward sooner rather than later.
Manchester United dream squad for Leeds:
Emiliano Martinez, Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton
Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Patrick Dorgu, Harry Maguire, Harry Amass, Diego Leon, Luke Shaw, Tyler Fredicson, Reece Munro
Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Toby Collyer, Mason Mount, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Bendito Mantato, Sekou Kone
Moise Kean, Amad, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund, Chido Obi, Shea Lacey.
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