New Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund could miss the first few weeks of the season through injury.
17.07.2023 - 05:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United will step up their pre-season plans on and off the pitch this week, with Monday marking four weeks until their Premier League season kicks off.
United welcome Wolves to Old Trafford on Monday, August 14, but have a trip to the United States and several friendlies to look forward to first. They also have a mountain of transfer business to attend to, both in and out.
Erik ten Hag is close to reuniting with Andre Onana, and he still needs to secure a world-class No.9, but Financial Fair Play concerns mean some first-team fringe players will likely need to be sold. The Dutchman will also be minded to trim the fat off his squad and focus on quality over quantity.
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15 players arrived at Carrington over the weekend and most will head across the pond later this week, but how many of them remain come September remains to be seen. Several Reds could be playing for their futures in the United States, and MEN Sport has taken a look at five of them.
Harry Maguire
Maguire has fallen considerably down the pecking order since Ten Hag's arrival and the subsequent signing of Lisandro Martinez last summer. Around half of his 31 appearances have come from the bench, with just 16 starts across all competitions.
The 30-year-old is attracting interest from Premier League sides and United are open to selling their captain, but their desire to recoup around £50million could prevent him from leaving. Ten Hag has previously stated he wants to keep Maguire and the decision ultimately falls at his feet.
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