Man Utd team news: Cunha set for debut as 'transfer listed' missing from Leeds clash
NewsSaturday, 19 July 2025 at 09:24
Manchester United’s preparations for the upcoming season continue to gather momentum as the club confirmed their 29-man squad for Saturday’s pre-season fixture against Leeds United in Stockholm.
New signings and notable absentees headline the latest developments at Old Trafford with Cunha set to play today.
“Unwanted Quintet” Left Out
Five familiar faces—Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho, and Tyrell Malacia—will not travel to Sweden. Instead, they have been told to train at Carrington, with United continuing efforts to find them new clubs this summer.
New Additions Feature
- Matheus Cunha is set for his Manchester United debut following a £62.5 million move from Wolves.
- Diego Leon is also included after joining the club, both ready to impress during the Scandinavian camp.
Senior Players and Notable Absentees
All senior United players have traveled, apart from the injured trio:
- Joshua Zirkzee
- Andre Onana
- Lisandro Martinez
Additionally, promising defender Harry Amass is not with the squad as he heads out on loan to continue his development.
Youth in the Spotlight
Manager Ruben Amorim has rewarded several academy talents and recently promoted youngsters, giving fans a glimpse of the future. Notable inclusions:
- Chido Obi (striker)
- Tyler Fredricson (defender)
- Jack Fletcher (midfielder), the son of club legend Darren Fletcher
- Godwill Kukonki
- Sekou Kone
- Ethan Williams
- Reece Munro
- Bendito Mantato
These young players join new signing Leon as part of a squad brimming with both experience and potential.
Upcoming Fixtures and Transfers
United will depart for the United States on Tuesday, embarking on a three-match tour as pre-season ramps up. There could be more new faces soon—with Bryan Mbeumo close to joining from Brentford after a £65 million bid was accepted. The Cameroon international could undergo his medical and link up with the squad before the trip to America.
Manchester United squad for Stockholm trip
Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Dermot Mee
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven, Diego Leon, Tyler Fredricson, Reece Munro, Godwill Kukonki
Midfielders: Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, Jack Fletcher, Sekou Kone, Toby Collyer
Forwards: Rasmus Hojlund, Matheus Cunha, Amad, Chido Obi, Ethan Williams, Bendito Mantato
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