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      Arsenal ‘to raid Man City for Julian Alvarez’ as Mikel Arteta plots £80m transfer for Argentina World Cup winner

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      ARSENAL are reportedly monitoring Julian Alvarez after the Manchester City dropped a big hint about his future.The striker has been a big success at The Etihad after joining the club two years ago.Arsenal are monitoring Julian Alvarez’s position at Manchester CityCredit: GettyHe has won back-to-back Premier League titles as well as the Champions League and FA Cup, while winning the World Cup and Copa America with Argentina.Alvarez, 24, played more minutes than most City players last season but has complained about being left out of the biggest games.He revealed he will take time to consider his future after being knocked out of the Olympics, with Arsenal now on red alert according to The Mirror.The Gunners are big admirers of Alvarez but may be unwilling to match City’s asking price.READ MORE ON ARSENALPep Guardiola has previously stated he would never prevent an unhappy player from leaving, but the Citizens value Alvarez at £80million.Arsenal were not planning on splashing out on a marquee signing after spending on Riccardo Calafiori and David Raya, but would reportedly make an exception for Alvarez.And they could fund a move by selling academy graduates Reiss Nelson and Eddie Nketiah, who have been linked to Leicester and Marseille respectively.Alvarez is also attracting interest from Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid after his cryptic transfer revelation.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe said: “Last season, I was one of the City players with the most minutes on the team.“But it’s true; in the end, you don’t like being left out of important matches. You want to contribute.Arsenal’s top targets in the summer transfer window “I haven’t stopped to think clearly about what I’m going to do.“When the Olympics is over I’ll take my time to think about what I want for myself. We’ll see what comes next.” More

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      Emile Smith Rowe leaves Arsenal to join Fulham in £34million transfer after 14 years with Gunners

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      MIKEL ARTETA expressed his “sadness” after Arsenal confirmed the £34m departure of Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham.The Gunners midfielder, 24, ends a 14-year spell with the North Londoners – becoming the most expensive academy-grown departure in the club’s history.Fulham have raided Premier League rivals for Emile Smith RoweCredit: https://x.com/FulhamFCSmith Rowe has left boyhood club ArsenalCredit: GettySmith Rowe joins the Cottagers on a long-term deal with £27m paid upfront plus £7m in add-ons – and could make his debut on Monday in a friendly at home to Sevilla.He left Arsenal’s pre-season States camp to complete his medical earlier this week before joining the Fulham squad in Portugal – keen to hit the ground running after making just 25 Prem appearances since August 2022.Boss Arteta – who relied heavily on Smith Rowe during his first few years in charge of Arsenal – said: “I’m sad that Emile is leaving us.“But I’m excited for him to take this new opportunity at this stage of his career, when he needs to be starting matches and playing regularly.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“Emile’s commitment, attitude and energy every day was first class, always stepping up when the team needed him.“He came into the first team and was instrumental during a difficult moment for us. He created an important impression, with his strong performances making our supporters proud.“Emile is loved by everyone at the club and leaves us with our gratitude, absolute respect and best wishes. We all wish Emile and his family well at Fulham.”It is a club-record fee for Fulham, and Arsenal’s biggest sale since Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain joined Liverpool for £35m in 2017.Most read in FootballSmith Rowe is embarking on a new challenge this seasonBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSmith Rowe was desperate to leave for first team football this summer, despite his love for his boyhood club Arsenal, hoping to make the England squad for the 2026 World Cup.He currently has one goal in three England senior caps, the last coming in March 2022.New video reveals Riccardo Calafiori was at Arsenal SEVEN MONTHS before Italian signed in £42m transferWhat’s happening today at The Games?WHAT TO WATCH TODAY..TODAY’S BRIT MEDAL HOPESJack Laugher, Olympic champ in Rio, teams up with Anthony Harding for the 3m synchro diving (10am).It is the semi-finals and final (8.35pm) of the BMX racing with Beth Shriever and Kye Whyte both in contention. Back-to-back world champion lightweight scullers Emily Craig and Imogen Grant can make amends for Tokyo heartache, missing a medal by 0.01 seconds, by winning gold (11.22am).Bryony Page will look for a medal in the women’s trampolining, too (12.50pm).BRITS TO WATCHIn athletics, Dina Asher-Smith has her 100m heat (10.50am), Josh Kerr has his in the 1,500m (10.10am) and then Keely Hodgkinson’s 800m opener is at 6.45pm. Adam Burgess, Joe Clarke, Mallory Franklin and Kimblery Woods have their time trials for the new kayak cross event (2.30pm).And it is the team jumping final of the equestrian at 1pm with Team GB in contention. GLOBAL STARS TODAYLeon Marchand is taking his home Olympics by storm and can add the 200m individual medley to his growing collection (7.49pm) – and is eyeing a world record, too.Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda and Ethiopian Selemon Barega will battle it out for the men’s 10,000m gold – the only medal up for grabs on the opening night of the athletics (8.20pm).FANCY SOMETHING DIFFERENT? It is the final day of the windsurfing down in Marseille – the new class, iQFoil replaces the old RS:X and makes for brilliant viewing. Emma Wilson could bag a medal. STATS MAD154 – French judoxa Teddy Riner is going for a record-equally three individual gold medals in the 100+kg category (4.50pm). He won a staggering 154 contests in a row between September 2010 and February 2020.Follow all the action as it unfolds with our Paris 2024 Olympics LIVE blog.Sporting Director Edu said: “Emile is loved by us all at the club. He has been with us for many years, and we are so proud that he has developed through our Academy system into our first team.“It has been a positive collaboration to find the right place for Emile, where he will continue to grow and make his mark on the Premier League. We have completed an important and positive deal for everyone.“We thank Emile for everything he gave to Arsenal and we wish him well in the next stage of his career.”Arsenal and Arteta will look to reinvest this summer, having already spent £42m on Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori, with a midfielder and winger on their radar.Talks are progressing for Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino, 28, with a fee between £25m and £30m expected to get the deal over the line.Merino has just one year left on his current contract at Sociedad.Arsenal have a tricky start to the season More

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      Riccardo Calafiori and other new signings added to Dream Team – does Arsenal’s new defender hold key to success?

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      RICCARDO CALAFIORI and other new Premier League signings have been added to Dream Team.Gaffers will have to fork out £4million for Arsenal’s new defender which, while substantial, may prove to be a generous price.PLAY DREAM TEAM FOR FREE NOW AHEAD OF THE 2024/25 SEASON – £50,000 TOP PRIZE PLUS WEEKLY CASH WINNERS!Arsenal fans are excited to see Calafiori in actionThe Gunners were in a league of their own defensively last season with Ben White (£5m), Gabriel (£5m) and William Saliba (£5m) finishing as the top three point scorers in their position.And it’s because Mikel Arteta’s side dominated at the back that the aforementioned defenders have been slapped with such high starting prices ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.In fact, only Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.5m), who boasted the highest points-per-game average among defenders last term, costs more than the Arsenal trio, who all contributed to 20+ clean sheets.But if Calafiori immediately establishes himself as first-choice left-back, he will offer a more affordable route into the league’s best defence.Calafiori turned heads at Euro 2024Credit: PAThe 22-year-old is a centre-back by trade, as exhibited in Italy colours at Euro 2024, but he’s comfortable at left-back too.White was predominantly a centre-back before his switch to the Emirates and he’s been successfully converted to a full-back – Josko Gvardiol (£4.5m) has followed a similar path at Manchester City.It’s not a given that Calafiori will start at left-back when Arsenal take on Wolves in Gameweek 1 but Dream Team bosses should have a clearer view of his place in the pecking order closer to the deadline.Most read in FootballWith White, Saliba and Gabriel set at £5m each, the Italian is certainly a tempting option at £4m.Remember, you can make unlimited changes before the new campaign kicks off with Manchester United and Fulham at 8pm on August 16th.Southampton have signed Ben Brereton DiazCredit: GettyDream Team’s Fantasy Football GamePLAY DREAM TEAM AHEAD OF THE NEW SEASON!Free to play£50,000 jackpot for overall winner plus weekly prizesPlayers score points in Premier League games, European competitions and both domestic cupsPlay in Mini Leagues against your mates£5,000 prize for Gameweek 1Play via Dream Team’s app or website today!Elsewhere, new Everton midfielder Jesper Lindstrom (£2.5m) and Southampton striker Ben Brereton Diaz (£2m) have been added to the game.Filip Jorgensen, Dean Huijsen and Jake O’Brien, new acquisitions for Chelsea, Bournemouth and Everton respectively, will also be added in due course.New signings will be periodically added to Dream Team from now until the transfer window closes.New video reveals Riccardo Calafiori was at Arsenal SEVEN MONTHS before Italian signed in £42m transfer More

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      Liverpool 2 Arsenal 1: Gunners unusually shaky as Salah and Carvalho end unbeaten pre-season record

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      ARNE SLOT inflicted defeat on Mikel Arteta for the first time this summer as Arsenal’s winning pre-season run came to an end.Arsenal boss Arteta named his strongest starting line-up yet for the third and final match of their American tour.Liverpool defeated Arsenal during a pre-season friendly in the USCredit: APLiverpool boss Arne Slot handed Arsenal their first pre-season lossCredit: ReutersMohamed Salah and Fabio Carvalho scored for Liverpool against ArsenalCredit: APMaybe he wanted to lay down a marker as he starts a fresh rivalry with new Liverpool coach Slot before jetting back to London overnight.It seemed to be going to plan as Brazilian pair Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli both went close to scoring in the opening minutes.Then the Gunners were rocked by Mohamed Salah’s turn of pace, reacting to Harvey Elliott’s inch-perfect through ball, to score Liverpool’s opener after 13 minutes.Even with the ever-reliable Gabriel starting at the back for the first time this summer, Arsenal looked unusually wobbly.Read More on ArsenalDiogo Jota fired against a post too before Fabio Carvalho’s spectacular volleyed second in the 33rd minute. Elliott was again allowed too much time and space to lob in a skilful assist.Arsenal took four points from Liverpool in their title chase last season and there was a clear desire to make sure they did not allow Slot a psychological pre-season boost.The impressive Martinelli carved out the opening for Arsenal to pull one back, with help from the excellent Martin Odegaard, through a Kai Havertz tap in.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBoth sides made changes in the stifling evening heat of the second half as the referee called for water breaks to assist the players.Arsenal looked the stronger and fitter of the two teams and nearly equalised though sub Favio Vieira but for a fine Caoimhin Kelleher save.Best ten new Premier League kits for next seasonEither way, the match was a hit with the record 69,879 crowd for a football match at this state-of-the-art Lincoln Financial Field Stadium.Arsenal looked unusually shaky during their pre-season friendly with LiverpoolCredit: AFPArsenal boss Mikel Arteta was bested by Slot in their first meetingCredit: Getty More

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      Daphne van Domselaar eager to win silverware with Arsenal after sealing permanent switch from Aston Villa

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      DAPHNE VAN DOMSELAAR talked up hopes of acheiving big things with Arsenal after sealing a permanent move from Aston Villa today.  The Dutch goalkeeper, 24, had been heavily linked with a Gunners switch to according to reports in the Netherlands.Daphne van Domselaar sees Arsenal as the right club to be atCredit: GettyGunners boss Jonas Eidevall believes the Netherlands-born shot stopper will be a strong addition to his squadCredit: GettyVan Domselaar’s move to the North London side brought her time with the Villans to an end after 13 months.The Netherlands international will wear the team’s number 14 shirt and compete with Manuela Zinsberger and Naomi Williams for a starting spot. And the length of her deal with Arsenal has not been publicly disclosed by the clubOf her Gunners transfer Van Domselaar said: “I’m really happy to be here.Read More Football stories”If you look at Arsenal – the players, the team, the stadium – it’s a huge club and I’m so excited to be part of this club.”I want to win trophies and achieve big things, and Arsenal is the right place for me to do both.”I can’t wait to play at Emirates Stadium in front of all the supporters and show what I can do.”Van Domselaar, who began her senior playing career at Dutch top-flight side FC Twente in 2017, is regarded as one of Europe’s rising goalkeeper stars.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSShe made 106 appearances for Twente, during her six years at the club, winning three league titles and five domestic trophies. The ex-Villa keeper helped the Netherlands reach the last eight of the 2022 Euros after replacing injured team-mate Sari van Veenendaal in the contest’s group stage.Last term saw Van Domselaar make 14 WSL appearances for Villa, before her season was cut short by a hip operation.Along with Mary Earps the Netherlands international was also one of two goalkeepers nominated for last year’s Women’s Ballon d’Or award.Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall said: “She is a top goalkeeper and already has considerable experience on some of the biggest stages. “We believe she has a great deal of potential for future development, too.”Van Domselaar will wear Arsenal’s number 14 shirtCredit: Getty”Daphne will further strengthen our goalkeeper unit alongside Manuela and Naomi.”She will be a strong addition to the team as we prepare for an important new season.”READ MORE SUN STORIESVan Domselaar marked her Arsenal switch by meeting five young goalkeepers from the Under 10s and Under 11s girls section of the club’s academy. The players named Caitlin, Liv, Brooke, Ines and Ciara all took part in a drills session with first team goalkeeper coach Seb Barton. More

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      How Arsenal’s new £42million ‘Bulldozer’ Calafiori fought back from ruthless Jose Mourinho axing to seal dream transfer

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      THE career of Riccardo Calafiori has often flirted with disaster and disappointment.At the age of 16, it was believed the Roma academy kid would never play – or even walk – again after a horror tackle during a Youth League match against Viktoria Plzen in October 2018.Riccardo Calafiori joined Arsenal for £42m this weekCredit: GettyJose Mourinho axed the Italy international from his Roma squad in 2021Credit: RexBut years before that Calafiori underwent a gruesome surgery after suffering a horror injuryCredit: Instagram @richycalaThe Italian defender had ruptured every ligament in his left knee.Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s surgeon Dr Freddie Fu was even taken aback before operating, comparing it to a motorbike accident. Roma practically went into mourning.Netting a hat-trick for the first team soon after in the Champions League, striker Edin Dzeko held up a shirt with Calafiori’s name on in support.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLClub legend Daniele De Rossi would help ferry Calafiori from home to the training centre and back again in the weeks that followed.The rehab was brutal, but Calafiori’s recovery – mostly out in the States – was extraordinary, returning to action in just under 12 months, earning him the nickname of ‘The Bulldozer’ by his father.And he later got a tattoo on his hand that reads: “Just be sure to notice the collateral beauty”.It is why – back in the USA six years later to join up with Arsenal on their pre-season tour after completing a £42m switch from Bologna – Calafiori is still in disbelief.Most read in FootballCalafiori embraced Mikel Arteta after he joined the Gunners’ pre-season tourCredit: ArsenalBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEmbracing boss Mikel Arteta in their team hotel, the 22-year-old – known as ‘Ricky’ to those closest to him – asked: “Is this real?” with the Spaniard replying with a big smile: “Finally, it’s real”.Both Arteta and sporting director Edu have got their man after months of work to bring the Italy international to the Emirates.Former Chelsea team-mates Mason Mount and Jorginho embrace after Man Utd’s pre-season defeat to Arsenal A player they feel “fits the profile” – young but immensely talented as a versatile, ball-playing defender – while Calafiori only had eyes for North London, despite late interest from Juventus and Real Madrid.Arteta revealed last season he wants 22 world class players in his squad – two in each position – to be able to constantly rotate without feeling their starting XI is weakened.Calafiori certainly adds to this, joining the likes of William Saliba, Gabriel, Ben White, Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jurrien Timber and Takehiro Tomiyasu as defensive options.He is able to play at both left-back and centre-back – something he first learned he could do while at Basel during the 2022/23 campaign having just been let go his boyhood Roma under Jose Mourinho.This was yet another setback in Calafiori’s career that had the potential to be make or break, ruthlessly dumped by Mourinho in the winter window after featuring in a humiliating 6-1 Europa Conference League group stage loss to Bodo Glimt in October 2021.Yet ‘The Bulldozer’ continued on its path, helping Basel to the Conference League semi-finals before joining Serie A side Bologna for £4m last summer.Jose Mourinho ruthlessly sold Riccardo Calafiori during his time at RomaCredit: GettyCalafiori said of Mourinho: “It was his choice to sell me, but I’ll also tell you something. Mou and I talk; he wrote me several messages, and there’s a nice relationship between us.“He forged my character and personality. The fact that he asks you for 200% in every training session and that he makes his choices by looking at what you give on the pitch.”Calafiori’s development must also pay credit to coach Thiago Motta at Bologna, admitting last term: “I tried things tactically that I had never seen”.Motta and Arteta have similar philosophies, having grown up together as players in the Barcelona academy, perhaps accelerating any adaptation time.Arteta and sporting director Edu spent months trying to land the Italy international’s signatureCredit: GettyYet Calafiori is a quick learner. Last season in Serie A, he kept 15 clean sheets in 30 appearances, helping Bologna to Champions League qualification for the first time since 1964.He racked up a pass completion of 89.8% to rank third in the league last term, including 76 accurate long balls and 17 goalscoring chances created.No centre-back in Europe’s top five leagues produced more assists than him with five.He also became Bologna’s first-ever Serie A Player of the Month winner in May, paving the way for his Italy senior major tournament debut at the Euros last month.Arsenal ran out 2-1 winners against Man Utd in Los Angeles on the weekendCredit: AFPThere is now a Premier League debut on the cards, with Arsenal’s opener against Wolves on August 17 after Emirates Cup clashes with Bayer Leverkusen and Lyon next week.Calafiori has said in the past he aspires to be like Manchester City’s John Stones, while former England manager Fabio Capello has compared him to a young Sergio Ramos.But for someone so young and highly rated, Calafiori also has his feet firmly on the ground.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhen previously asked about his biggest achievement in the football so far, he said: “Being able to buy my parents a house. “We lived in a rental, but when I played for Roma I managed to buy a beautiful house for them. Seeing them calm, safe and happy is priceless.”Arsenal have a tricky start to the season More

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      Chelsea fans say ‘I feel sad watching this’ as they spot what Mount and Jorginho did after Arsenal’s win over Man Utd

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      CHELSEA heroes Jorginho and Mason Mount reunited during Arsenal and Manchester United’s pre-season friendly in the US.And that brought back a strong sense of nostalgia for the Blues’ fans who took an emotional trip down memory lane.Chelsea heroes Mason Mount and Jorginho reunited in the USCredit: https://x.com/TheChelseaForumMount and Jorginho linked up after Manchester United and Arsenal’s friendlyCredit: https://x.com/TheChelseaForumChelsea fans were left feeling emotional after Jorginho and Mount’s reunionCredit: Getty Images – GettyArsenal’s Jorginho and United’s Mount caught up on Saturday at the SoFi Stadium in California during the two teams’ summer tour in the US.The two midfielders looked cheerful as they had a nice friendly chat after the Gunners’ 2-1 victory, which took place shortly after another disappointing performance by Chelsea who lost 4-1 to Celtic.That brought a sense of melancholy for a few Chelsea fans as they remembered them winning trophies at Stamford Bridge, like the Champions League and Fifa Club World Cup, before their unceremonious exits.One supporter tweeted: “I feel sad watching this for some reason.”Read More on ChelseaAnother commented: “Both seem so damn happy bro!”A third quipped: “‘Did you see the Chelsea game earlier?’”This fan said: “They seem delighted by the look of it.”And that one stated: “I miss my guy @mount.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChelsea academy graduate Mount left Stamford Bridge in 2023 after 18 years with the club where he amassed 33 goals and 35 assists in 195 appearances.The playmaker moved to Premier League rivals United after he felt he was not part of owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital’s plans.Chelsea stars board flight to California for pre-season tour of USMount told MUTV last year: “Several months ago, it became clear that I wasn’t in Chelsea’s plans moving forward.”Jorginho left Chelsea in January 2023 after five years with the club, which included 29 goals and eight assists in 213 appearances, for rivals Arsenal.The midfielder also departed west London because he was no longer part of first-team plans but was won over by the Gunners’ manager Mikel Arteta as well.Jorginho told DAZN last year: “It’s one of the reasons [Arteta], surely. He called me and it was all very quick, we made the deal in less than 48 hours. “I had spoken to Chelsea and I knew I was no longer part of their plans. I wanted to progress in my career and the Arsenal project suits me.”Sometimes you must accept when you are out of a project and that things come to an end.” More

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      Man Utd fans ask ‘are you mad?’ as Andre Onana pulls off amazing skill to beat Arsenal player in his own box in 2-1 loss

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans might be starting to forgive Andre Onana after he pulled off an incredible piece of skill against Prem rivals Arsenal.United lost 2-1 to the Gunners in Los Angeles in the first game of their USA tour.Onana feinted a long kick to trick Gabriel JesusRasmus Hojlund gave the Red Devils the lead before he hobbled off injured moments later to the dismay of Erik ten Hag.Gabriel Jesus levelled for Arsenal before Gabriel Martinelli won it for Mikel Arteta with ten minutes left.But it was Onana who seemed to have earned major plaudits among the United faithful after some pretty poor, blunder-ridden performances last season.The Cameroonian goalkeeper did improve towards the back end of last term – but now the turnaround appears to be complete.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThat is after Onana pulled off an incredible bit of ground skill to leave Jesus blocking the air.After receiving the ball from Jonny Evans, he tricked Jesus – who was intently chasing down – by feinting to kick the ball long before smoothly turning out.And the 48th minute dummy left many United fans dazzled.One wrote: “ONANA, ARE YOU MAD?”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA second said: “Onana can play as a midfielder.”Others added: “He just cooked Jesus” and “I love the confidence. He’s too cold!”Andre Onana says ‘nice things are coming’ after Man Utd’s pre-season win over RangersWhile another noted: “Ten Hag and his coaches have to utilise Onana’s ball playing skills more in the coming season, they simply have to.”United did at least have the consolation of winning the end of game penalty shoot-out exhibition 4-3.And Onana was spotted trying his best to put off Arsenal’s Fabio Vieira and several of his team-mates.In a comical interaction, he took a step to his right and then started pointing at the huge space to his left, almost daring the Portuguese ace to shoot there.Before joining last summer for £47m, the goalkeeper was credited for his brilliant footwork abilities.It was citied as one of the main reasons Ten Hag opted to bring Onana to Old Trafford, after he has impressed for Champions League finalists Inter Milan in the prior season.Man Utd pre-season tour squad in fullGoalkeepers: Tom Heaton, Demot Mee, Andre Onana, Radek Vitek.Defenders: Harry Amass, Rhys Bennett, Jonny Evans,Will Fish, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Sam Murray, Aaron Wan-Bissaka,Leny Yoro.Midfielders: Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Hannibal, Jack Fletcher, Sam Mather, Scott McTominay, Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele, James Scanlon.Forwards: Antony, Amad, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Ethan Wheatley.Reported injured: Tyrell MalaciaLeft out: Joshua Zirkzee, Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Pellistri and Luke Shaw. More