Former United midfielder Gordan Strachan told OLBG: “Ipswich spent a lot last year and went down, with Leeds there's no doubt they got in financial difficulties and they had to do a lot of work last year.

Manchester United and Leeds United kick off their pre-season campaign with a friendly in Stockholm on Saturday. The Red Devils, under Ruben Amorim's leadership, are looking to overhaul their squad following their worst domestic season in over 50 years.

Manchester United began pre-season with a 0-0 draw against Leeds in Stockholm. Matheus Cunha made his debut for the club following his £62.5million arrival from Wolves. The Brazilian started in the left-hand side No.10 role and made a pleasing first appearance at the Strawberry Arena.

The positive for Leeds United came in the form of debuts. Sean Longstaff, Jaka Bijol and others earned their bow in a Leeds shirt and all had their moments. But the standouts were Ao Tanaka and Wilfried Gnonto, with Jayden Bogle also impressing. All three looked sharp and showed some lovely touches.

The countdown to 2025-26 begins in earnest this weekend with Ruben Amorim's men in Stockholm for a friendly against Leeds

Matheus Cunha made his Manchester United pre-season debut as the Red Devils were held to a 0-0 draw by Leeds in Stockholm.

Leeds United have reached an agreement with Hoffenheim to sign midfielder Anton Stach - and the Whites are now in the mix to sign a Chelsea attacker next.

Manchester United left Marcus Rashford out of the 29-player travelling squad for their first pre-season friendly of the summer against Leeds United in Stockholm