How Manchester United enjoyed the holidays: intense training, the US tournament, and market movements
Manchester United have wrapped up a busy summer marked by on-field success, major infrastructure investment, and bold moves in the transfer market all before the Premier League kick-off.
US Tour Success
United lifted the Premier League Summer Series in the United States after victories over West Ham (2-1) and Bournemouth (4-1), plus a 2-2 draw with Everton in Atlanta. The pre-season also featured a win over Leeds in Stockholm on July 19 and the Snapdragon Cup clash with Fiorentina at Old Trafford on August 9.
£50M Trafford Training Centre Upgrade
The club invested £50 million in upgrading its training facility, adding state-of-the-art recovery rooms, physiotherapy and nutrition areas, heated pitches, and specialized pools. The revamp also improved interdepartmental integration and installed advanced performance analytics to reduce injuries and fine-tune training loads.
Transfer Market Activity
Signings include Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, while departures and negotiations involve Rasmus Højlund (linked to AC and Inter Milan), Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea interest), and Jadon Sancho (Roma talks). United are also targeting a midfielder like Brighton’s Carlos Baleba.
Captain Bruno Fernandes has urged further reinforcements, warning against a “slip in rhythm” despite pre-season success.
With strong preparation, commercial growth, and squad building in motion, United appear poised for what could be a breakthrough season if they deliver when it matters.
