Manchester United have plenty to improve on and need more pace in their midfield, manager Ruben Amorim said after the Premier League side began their pre-season preparations with a goalless draw against Leeds United.

Manchester United stars Leny Yoro and Amad Diallo has confirmed Bryan Mbeumo is on his way to Old Trafford. United’s summer transfer business began with a bang with a deal to sign Matheus Cunha wrapped up in June.

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Bryan Mbeumo but plenty more transfer activity is expected at Old Trafford following their poor 2024-25 campaign

Sam Byram has admitted that the intensity of Leeds United ’s training sessions have increased since last season and has underlined how fitness will be a huge factor for the team next season.

There was nothing to separate Manchester United and their rivals Leeds United in Saturday’s friendly. Manchester United kicked off their pre-season campaign by stuttering to a goalless draw with old adversaries Leeds United on Saturday afternoon in Stockholm.

Young full-back Diego Leon impresses during Manchester United's 0-0 draw with Leeds in their pre-season friendly.

Manchester United will begin their pre-season action this afternoon as they take on Leeds United in Sweden. The Red Devils are hoping to put their worst-ever Premier League campaign behind them

Jack Moorhouse, Shea Lacey, Godwill Kukonki and Jack Fletcher are among those who could catch Amorim’s eye against Leeds and in upcoming friendlies, while players like Chido Obi and the aforementioned Amass will be aiming to further impress their manager having shown glimpses of their potential in 2024–25.