Just a couple of hours ago, Manchester United announced the squad that will travel to the United States of America, to take part in three friendlies across the pond. The previously frozen out Jadon Sancho is part of the travel party, having now fully reconciled with manager Erik ten Hag. Fellow Englishman and central defender Harry Maguire is too, as he’s now fully match fit again.
The second signing of the summer transfer window, Leny Yoro is making the trip, but the first signing, Joshua Zirkzee, will not.
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Zirkzee is on holiday, having just completed international duty with the Netherlands at the 2024 European Championships. Also not taking part, due to their recently having been on international duty at the Euros or the Copa America are the following players: Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Pellistri and Luke Shaw.
Manchester United 2024 USA Preseason Tour Travel Squad
Final Third
Antony, Amad Diallo, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Ethan Wheatley
Midfield
Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Hannibal Mejbri, Jack Fletcher, Sam Mather, Scott McTominay, Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele, James Scanlon
Back Line
Harry Amass, Rhys Bennett, Jonny Evans, Will Fish. Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Sam Murray, Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Leny Yoro
Goalkeepers Union
Tom Heaton, Demot Mee, Andre Onana, Radek Vitek
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