Three things we spotted as Manchester United continue pre-season training

Manchester United are now in the second week of preparations at Carrington before they travel to Asia later this week to fully begin their pre-season. It's a new era for the Reds, with new manager Erik ten Hag now taking training for a number of days, with the club reportedly set to announce their first signing.

Christian Eriksen is reportedly set to sign after choosing United, whilst reportedly being in talks with former clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford. Eriksen returned to the Premier League after being released from Inter following his horrific health scare at EURO 2020 when he suffered a cardiac arrest. He would go on to impress at Brentford this past season, before becoming a free agent.

This final week of training before travelling to the first stop on their pre-season tour in Bangkok will give Ten Hag a few more days at assess his players, and it's likely several of the club's academy graduates will be on the plane to Thailand and Australia for the 16-day tour.

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Here are three things that Manchester Evening News spotted on day six at Carrington.

New Manchester United assistant coach Steve McClaren returned to the club more than 20 years after he left as Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant. The former England manager has been seen in a very hands on role during training sessions, talking to players in a number of images whilst joking a few senior players.

Some United fans were confused with McClaren's return, after a difficult few years at a number of clubs. But he is clearly a respected coach, with Ten Hag more than happy to sit back and let him take control in certain situations.

A number of senior players returned to