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Manchester United Offload Trio of Youngsters


Amad Diallo, Hannibal Mejbri and Brandon Williams (not pictured) exit the club

Manchester United have started the process of trimming down their squad to comply with the 25-man squad rules in the new MLS Super League. The first step in doing so for United was to start moving out youngsters who have not demonstrated that they are up to the standards required to be a Manchester United first team player. United began by releasing several young talents who haven't broken through including the likes of Shola Shoretire, Dan Gore and Rhys Bennett, but followed that up with three sales to rival Superleague clubs. Amad Diallo, the Ivorian young winger is set for a $11.8M move to Olympique de Marseille. Hannibal Mejbri is headed to the French league in a $3.65M transfer to AC Ajaccio. Brandon Williams, the young English right back, remains in the Superleague but will join Ajax for a $5.3M fee.

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Manchester United Continue to Trim Squad as Lindelof, Van de Beek Exit


Lindelof and van de Beek never quite reached the heights expected of them at United

United continues their clearout with sales of Dutch central midfielder, Donny van de Beek to SL Benfica for $11.2M and Swedish center back, Victor Lindelöf to Tottenham Hotspur for $20.6M. The club has a bit of glut in the midfielders who do the same type of things so there is no place for van de Beek. United will be looking to rework its center back options as well with Varane and Lisandro Martinez likely to stay as the first-choice pairing with Maguire as backup to Varane, while a younger, left-footed center back will be brought in to spell the injury-prone Licha.

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United Complete Rare Transfer with Rivals City


A disgruntled Jadon Sancho, who has fallen out with Erik ten Hag, has returned to his roots at Man City

It's rare to see a transfer completed between the two Manchester sides, but we've seen it today. Jadon Sancho is set to leave Manchester United to rejoin his boyhood club, Manchester City in a $53M transfer deal. Sancho fell out with ten Hag last season and is not seen as part of his plans going forwards, so United were eager to recoup a big fee for the player. City look to add him to their deep reserve of attacking players. In addition to this deal, United also moved on from Christian Eriksen, sending him to Atletico Madrid for $21M, while also sending Martial who has been riddled with injuries for years, to Galatasaray for just $12M.

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Casemiro joins Borussia Dortmund in $68.7M deal


Casemiro had a great first season at United but is set to leave the club

In a bit of a surprising move, Casemiro has left Manchester United for almost the same fee he arrived at the club for in 2022. He heads to Borussia Dortmund for just under $70M wher ehe will wear the #7 shirt. United appear set to explore younger options in central midfield, with Bruno Fernandes expected to start as one of two midfielders in a new 4-4-2 system that ten Hag will try this season. Mount is expected to back up Fernandes, with Kobbie Mainoo currently being first choice as Bruno's partner as the more defensive of the two midfielders. It is likely though that United will purchase a more experienced player in their mid-20s to replace Casemiro and spell Mainoo in the position, however. In a smaller deal, United also sold young wingback, Alvaro Fernandez, to Trabzonspor of the Turkish league for $3.9M.

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United Land Bayern Star, Davies, in $50M Transfer


United had a chance to sign Davies when he was still in Vancouver several years ago.

United have made their first big splash of the summer, signing up Canadian left-back, Alphonso Davies for $50M from Bayern Munich. Davies has been adamant about wanting to play a more prominent attacking role, and United have apparently promised the player that he will play on the left flank and wear the #11 shirt in the new 4-4-4-2 system in a role reminiscent to that of United legend, Ryan Giggs. This is also an excellent deal for United from a branding perspective, getting one of the top stars to come out of North America as they are set to regularly play in front of American audiences.

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United Land Guimarães on Deadline Day


United not only raided Newcastle for Dan Ashworth, but have grabbed arguably their best player as well.

United continue to raid the Newcastle coffers after securing Dan Ashworth as Director of Football following INEOS' purchase of the club. On deadline day they have completed a $100M deal for the Brazilian midfielder, who slots in perfectly as a replacement for Casemiro in midfield. Bruno will wear the #6 and play alongside his namesake Bruno Fernandes in midfield. Prior to the end of the window, United also completed another smaller $3.5M deal for Fabio Chiarodia, an 18 year old left-footed center back from Atalanta, who projects to be a great backup for Lisandro Martinez.

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Manchester United Announce 2023-24 MLS Superleague Squad

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United Hammer Borussia Dortmund in Superleague Opener

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Really numbered all your players from 1 to 24 huh?