How Manchester United's 25-man squad could look next season after Premier League rule change

04.07.2023 - 06:15 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

It is now less than six weeks until Manchester United begin their Premier League season with the visit of Wolves to Old Trafford.

Between now and then, they will play eight summer-friendly fixtures, welcome a few new signings, and potentially wave goodbye to a number of familiar faces too.

Even if they don't have all their business done by the time they face Julen Lopetegui's side, they will have a few more weeks before the summer window shuts.

United's preference is to get as much of it done early, and after agreeing a deal to make Mason Mount their first summer signing, the focus will be on signing a new striker and a goalkeeper. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features?

Chelsea Atalanta Julen Lopetegui

Read more on the manchestereveningnews.co.uk

The new Premier League season is now just around the corner and with a fresh campaign comes a series of rules changes that players and fans will need to familiarise themselves with.

Manchester United and Man City could soon meet in Champions League group stages amid new format

Manchester United and Manchester City could soon face each other in the revamped Champions League group stages after UEFA confirmed a new format for the 2024/25 season onwards.

Pep Guardiola Treble, Luis Enrique Appointment Highlight Spanish Coaching Impact

In the wake of Pep Guardiola's stunning treble with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain turning to Luis Enrique, it is clear Spanish coaching is in vogue. The duo, both treble winners at Barcelona, are joined by plenty of compatriots at other top-flight sides on the continent. Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, Guardiola's former assistant, ran City close for the English title last season. With a different approach to the game, Unai Emery has pulled up trees with Aston Villa, Bournemouth sprang for the exciting Andoni Iraola, while Julen Lopetegui helped Wolves avoid the drop and Marseille appointed Marcelino Garcia Toral in June.

Major Premier League rule change could threaten Man City's academy dominance next season

The Premier League trophy has worn the sky blue and white ribbons for the last three years, and so too have the two other Premier League trophies on offer at academy level.

Premier League rule change has made Manchester United transfer decision even easier

There are a lot of big decisions for Erik ten Hag to make this summer as he looks to take his Manchester United rebuild to the next level.

Mason Mount will give Manchester United what they missed in midfield last season

In the Wembley sunshine it was a tiring exercise just watching Manchester United's midfield, never mind playing in it. Against Manchester City's metronomic treble winners, the players in red couldn't get close for large periods of the game.