Cunha named in travelling squad for Leeds friendly

Matheus Cunha has been named in Manchester United’s squad for their pre-season friendly with Premier League rivals Leeds United in Stockholm.

United boss Ruben Amorim has picked a 29-man squad for Saturday’s clash with newly promoted Leeds.

Cunha, United’s first signing of the summer, will make his unofficial debut for the club having joined from Wolves last month in a £62.5million deal.

Also included is Paraguayan left-back Diego Leon, whose move from Cerro Porteno became official this month.

However, the quintet of players who have asked to leave the club do not feature in the travelling party.

Marcus Rashford, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho are all seeking moves elsewhere, with the latter heavily linked with a move to Juventus.

Also absent from the squad are Andre Onana and Joshua Zirkzee, who will remain at Carrington to recover from minor injuries.

United are reportedly poised to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbuemo, but the Red Devils’ pre-season opener will come too soon for him to be involved.

Manchester United squad v Leeds United:

Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Dermot Mee.

Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven, Diego Leon, Tyler Fredricson, Reece Munro, Godwill Kukonki.

Midfielders: Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, Jack Fletcher, Sekou Kone, Toby Collyer.

Forwards: Rasmus Hojlund, Matheus Cunha, Amad, Chido Obi, Ethan Williams, Bendito Mantato.