Manchester United have plenty to improve on and need more pace in their midfield, manager Ruben Amorim said after the Premier League side began their pre-season preparations with a goalless draw against Leeds United.

Jack Moorhouse, Shea Lacey, Godwill Kukonki and Jack Fletcher are among those who could catch Amorim’s eye against Leeds and in upcoming friendlies, while players like Chido Obi and the aforementioned Amass will be aiming to further impress their manager having shown glimpses of their potential in 2024–25.

Leeds United are actively looking for a goalkeeper suitable for their step up to the Premier League to replace Illan Meslier, with plenty of candidates.

Andrea Berta has now flown back to Lisbon to complete Arsenal’s move for Viktor Gyokeres, reports claim. That is per the Daily Mirror, who say the Gunners’ sporting director is in Portugal for in-person talks to thrash out a final deal for the prolific Sporting striker worth in the region of £70m.

Manchester United will come up against a few familiar faces when they face domestic rivals Leeds United in Scandanavia on Saturday.

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Manchester United opened their pre-season campaign with a goalless draw with Leeds United in Sweden. The game failed to spark but was a chance for United players to get minutes into their legs ahead of their tour of the USA next week.