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Manchester United will have a busy July, with pre-season starting in just over a week.
Manchester United's first pre-season game is on July 12, and the team is already preparing. Lisandro Martinez has already been photographed returning to Carrington.Seven players, including Phil Jones, have been released, while Zidane Iqbal has been sold to Utrecht.
There is also the issue of incoming players, with United agreeing to a fee to acquire Mason Mount, according to The Athletic.
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UEFA Nations League - League Path Group 3: England vs. GermanyUnited has also activated one-year contract extensions for goalkeepers Tom Heaton and Nathan Bishop.
Mateo Mejia, a youngster, also signed a one-year extension this week after agreeing to a new contract.Mateo Mejia, a youngster, also signed a one-year extension this week after agreeing to a new contract.
As a clarification, the club confirmed on June 30 that Wout Weghorst and Marcel Sabitzer's loan terms had expired.
United also confirmed the sale of Ethan Laird to Birmingham City.Deals to look out for on July 1
An announcement on the Mason Mount transaction is forthcoming. He is scheduled to get a medical, and if United moves quickly, a deal may be completed very shortly.
A decision on David de Gea, who will be a free agent on July 1, is also expected. Whatever happens next, United owes him an explanation. The club currently states that "discussions remain open."
If he is staying on lesser terms, United should inform him. If the contract offer is rescinded or no deal is reached, United should issue an announcement thanking him for his 12 years of service. So far, the club has handled the situation horribly.
If there is a deal for Andre Onana, it is probable that it will be announced.Announcements that we expected but will not be made
Two potential deals involving Serie A players that will not take place.
According to Il Mattino, Kim Min-Jae, a defender with a release clause that can be activated on July 1, was widely linked to Manchester United. However, according to Fabrizio Romano, he has accepted personal terms with Bayern Munich and is not anticipated to leave the club.
Adrien Rabiot was also mentioned. His contract with Juventus was slated to end on June 30, and Manchester United contacted him this week, according to The Athletic. However, according to BBC Sport, Rabiot has signed a one-year contract extension with Juventus.
The transaction has already been completed.
United have released seven players, including Phil Jones, Axel Tuanzebe, Eric Hanbury, Manni Norkett, and Chris Smalling.