The summer’s most drawn-out transfer saga concluded on Friday, with United agreeing to pay £65 million plus £6 million in bonuses, spread across four payments. ..Continue Reading
After two unsuccessful bids of £55 million and £62.5 million last month, United returned with a third offer of £70 million on Thursday, eventually adding another £1 million in incentives to seal the deal.
The timing of the agreement meant Mbeumo couldn’t complete his medical in time to feature in Saturday’s friendly against Leeds in Stockholm, but he’s expected to be part of the squad flying to Chicago next week for matches against West Ham, Bournemouth, and Everton in the Premier League Summer Series.
Manager Ruben Amorim will now shift focus to recruiting a new striker, though further signings may depend on player departures.
United’s clash with Leeds takes place Saturday at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, with the team having flown out on Friday afternoon.
Recent arrivals Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon are part of the traveling party and could make their first appearances against Daniel Farke’s side.
Young talents including Tyler Fredricson, Reece Munro, Godwill Kukonki, Jack Fletcher, Sekou Kone, Ethan Williams, and Bendito Mantato have also been named in the squad.
However, starting goalkeeper Andre Onana didn’t travel due to a hamstring injury sustained early in pre-season training.
Joshua Zirkzee also remained at Carrington with a minor concern, but both he and Onana are expected to link up with the team in the U.S. next week.
Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia—who’ve been training separately—are available, and the club is open to offers for Rasmus Hojlund.
