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Manchester United have been busy in the summer transfer window, making a number of signings, but there is still a sense that the squad is not yet complete. The biggest signing of the summer was Mason Mount, who joined from Chelsea for a fee of £55 million. Mount is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of positions, and he is expected to be a key player for United in the coming years. Another major signing was Andre Onana, who joined from Inter Milan for £45 million. Onana is a talented goalkeeper who is seen as a long-term replacement for David de Gea. United have also signed Jonny Evans on a free transfer and Rasmus Højlund from Atalanta for an undisclosed fee. Evans is a experienced defender who will add depth to the squad, while Højlund is a promising young striker who is seen as a long-term investment. However, there have been some disappointments in the transfer window. United have been unable to sign a top-class striker, and they have also been linked with a number of ...

Manchester United suffered their third straight defeat in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday, losing 3-0 to Burnley at their Carrington training ground. The Red Devils were outplayed by the Clarets, who scored all three goals in the first half. Jacob Bruun Larsen opened the scoring in the 13th minute, before Jay Rodriguez doubled the lead in the 25th minute. Zeki Amdouni added a third goal in the 38th minute. United were without a number of key players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Maguire, and Bruno Fernandes. However, even with a strong lineup, they struggled to create chances and were punished by Burnley's clinical finishing. The defeat is a further setback for Erik ten Hag, who is still looking to get his side up to speed ahead of the start of the Premier League season. United have now lost three of their four pre-season friendlies, and they will need to improve significantly if they are to challenge for silverware this season. What went wrong for United? There were a num...

  Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount is set to miss the club's next two Premier League matches after picking up an injury in their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. Mount was substituted in the 85th minute of the match and the club have since confirmed that he has a "small complaint". He is expected to be out until after the international break next month. The injury is a blow to Mount, who has been in good form for United so far this season. He has started both of the club's Premier League games and scored one goal. Mount's absence will also be a concern for England manager Gareth Southgate. The midfielder is a key member of the England squad and is expected to start in their World Cup qualifiers against Albania and San Marino next month. It is not yet clear how serious Mount's injury is, but the club have said that he will be assessed further in the coming days. Impact of the Injury Mount's injury is a significant blow to Manchester Unit...

Manchester United have terminated the contract of Mason Greenwood, the club announced on Monday. The 21-year-old forward had been suspended by the club since January 2022 after being accused of rape and assault by his girlfriend. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) dropped the charges against Greenwood in February, but Manchester United said they had concluded their own internal investigation and decided to terminate his contract. "Mason Greenwood will no longer be part of the Manchester United football club," the club said in a statement. "The decision has been taken following a review of all the evidence available. "We understand the decision will be difficult for many of our fans, but we believe it is the right one." Greenwood was a promising young player who had made 129 appearances for Manchester United, scoring 35 goals. He had also been capped once by England. However, his career was derailed by the allegations against him. He was arrested in January 202...