Manchester United’s possible 20-man Premier League squad detailed with five stars fighting for place

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, August 3.

Manchester United's possible 20-man Premier League squad vs Wolves including Rasmus Hojlund

Erik ten Hag has completed the first phase of his Manchester United rebuild.

Rasmus Hojlund is moving to Old Trafford from Atalanta for a fee which could rise to £72million. United have been in dire need of a quality central striker to lead the line and share the load with Marcus Rashford in the goal-scoring department and they have finally got their man.

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The massive fee takes United's outlay this summer to an eye-watering £179.2m in addition to the £220m Ten Hag spent on upgrading the rabble of a squad he inherited last year. It's a whole lot of spending but the Dutchman has completely transformed the look of his side over the last 12 months.

Only two of Ten Hag's signings started his first competitive game in charge, an opening-day defeat by Brighton.

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Five Manchester United players facing crunch weekend in final pre-season audition

The upcoming weekend could prove to be a crucial one for a handful of Manchester United players ahead of the new season.

Erik ten Hag has secured new signings in key areas, with Andre Onana replacing David De Gea in goal; Mason Mount bolstering the midfield; and Rasmus Hojlund looking set to fill the striker void at old Trafford. Despite a positive summer so far, there are fringe players who would have hoped to assert their place in the side across pre-season.

United are preparing for a double-header with Lens and Athletic Club over the weekend. It will be the last chance for some players to stake their claim ahead of the Premier