Manchester United Begins Pre-Season Training

Manchester United has officially kicked off preparations for the new season, as confirmed by the club's official website. Manager Michael Carrick led his squad in their first training session this Saturday. Notably absent were players who participated in the World Cup with their national teams. Among those who began training are Brighton Mbemo, Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Mason Mount, veteran Tom Heaton, and several of the team's promising young talents. Players like Marcus Rashford are still with their national teams at the 2026 World Cup; recent reports suggest that Old Trafford is actively trying to persuade him to continue his career with the Red Devils next season.

Until last night, Sene Lammens was with Belgium and is expected to join the squad in a few weeks. Manchester United has yet to sign any new players, but deals for Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos and goalkeeper Karl Darlow are anticipated to be finalized in the coming days. Old Trafford continues to seek reinforcements across all areas of the pitch, with most analysts suggesting that midfield additions will be a top priority this summer. The team's first pre-season match is scheduled for exactly one week from now, where they will face Wrexham, one of the teams that has garnered significant attention in England over the past few years.