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Liam Wood

Manchester United outline Brian Brobbey transfer stance as pre-season tour squad confirmed

Here are your latest Manchester United evening headlines on Friday, July 8.

United outline Brobbey transfer stance

Manchester United could look to hijack Ajax's swoop for RB Leipzig striker Brian Brobbey as Erik ten Hag strives to improve his attacking options amid uncertainty over the future of Cristiano Ronaldo.

As reported by the Manchester Evening News , the club have altered their transfer plans due to Ronaldo's desire to leave Old Trafford and, although two more defensive signings are still on the agenda, a new forward has now been prioritised once prospective deals for Christian Eriksen and Frenkie de Jong have been concluded.

It's now understood that Ten Hag has made contact with young forward Brobbey and is keen on a reunion with his fellow Dutchman to reinforce the attacking areas. The 20-year-old currently plays for RB Leipzig, but is free to leave this summer after failing to settle in Germany.

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United confirm 31-player squad for tour

United have confirmed their squad for the first pre-season tour under newly-appointed manager Ten Hag.

Minus talisman Ronaldo, the United group departed for their summer schedule from Manchester Airport on Friday afternoon ahead of their first match under the Dutchman next week.

Ronaldo has not headed to Thailand with his United teammates after the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was granted additional time off to deal with a family issue that has prevented him from training this week.

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