Manchester United in talks to extend this summer’s pre-season tour of the United States | OneFootball

Manchester United have disappointed big time with manager Erik ten Hag under immense pressure with fans desperate to see this season come to an end.

Supporters are already looking forward to next year as new co-owners INEOS plot plenty of changes behind-the-scenes and on the field.

The pre-season tour of the United States has already been announced with fresh faces and renewed optimism expected.

As reported by Football Insider, United are in talks to extend their tour of the States with senior figures at the club hoping to generate around £20 million revenue from the trip.

The decision has come after the Premier League and FA announced they will be scrapping FA Cup replays which will extend the summer break for teams in the top-flight.

It’s believed United have opened conversations with multiple clubs to arrange further friendly games that will include deals with sponsors and chosen venues.

United have already confirmed thy will be sourcing individual sponsors for their games in the US, rather than take part in the organised tournaments on offer.

Friendly matches have been announced against Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool on July 27 and August 3, respectively.

The Arsenal game will take place in Los Angeles before the team travel to South Carolina to face old rivals Liverpool, who will be under new management for the first time in almost a decade.

Naturally, the visit of United will cause huge excitement across the pond and with senior figures aware that revenue raised in the 2024-25 accounting period will contribute to their budget under new financial rules, will look to cash in on the extra time granted this summer.

No official communication has come from United but given the need for funds at Old Trafford, it would not be a surprise to see an extra game or two get squeezed into the programme.

Before that however, Erik ten Hag will be desperate for a strong end to the season to give him the best chance of leading the team to the States after a disastrous second season in charge.

The FA Cup final takes place a month from today and looks like Ten Hag’s only hope of saving his position at Old Trafford.

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