Most pre-season tours are an opportunity for a club to flaunt their new signings, new kits, and, sometimes, a new manager. But just as important for Manchester United this summer will be the progress updates they see first hand from a number of players already at the club.
Erik ten Hag will be backed with further additions following the signing of Tyrell Malacia and the impending arrival of Christian Eriksen. But he is also being tasked with making the most of what he already has at his disposal.
The fact that the Dutchman has taken a bloated 31-man squad away this summer proves there are many players on the periphery with question marks surrounding their future. This summer, Ten Hag needs to gauge exactly where every player available to him is at in their development cycle.
