Mbeumo signs, £40m transfer, new striker boost - Man United dream squad for Leeds friendly

Manchester United will return to action for the first time in 55 days when their pre-season schedule starts against Leeds United in Norway. United take on the Premier League newcomers on Saturday in Stockholm ahead of their tour to the United States.

Ruben Amorim's men returned to Carrington for pre-season medical testing last week with United's international stars filtering in towards the end of the week. Matheus Cunha has spent the last week getting to know his new teammates after the Reds triggered his £62.5million release clause at Wolves.

Unfortunately, United have failed in their attempts to sign more players despite their best efforts. Interest in Bryan Mbeumo has been pursued for over a month now but Brentford have turned down two separate bids for the 25-year-old.

However, with the financial package believed to be the only thing blocking United getting their priority target, there is still time for Mbeumo to be signed for Saturday's trip to Scandinavia. In a dream scenario, the Brentford star will be part of United's squad alongside Cunha.

He would join Amad, Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund, Chido Obi and Shea Lacey as United's forward options.

Another player who would feature in The Manchester Evening News' dream squad to take on Leeds is Emiliano Martinez. News of Andre Onana's hamstring injury and Altay Bayindir reportedly open to a permanent exit means United are in the market for a new number one.

The Aston Villa goalkeeper has a price tag of £40m and his future at Villa Park has been doubtful since last season ended. Martinez is said to be open to a move to United and his pedigree in the game would give Amorim a strong number one going forward.

On the back of his new contract at the club, Tom Heaton will