Mbeumo double downs Atletico
Bryan Mbeumo scored twice as your team beat Atletico Madrid 2–1 on Saturday in pre-season (1). Atletico struck early, scoring in the fifth minute, but Mbeumo turned it around. Michael Carrick liked what he saw: "I enjoyed it, I thought there was a lot of good in things that we are looking to improve on" (1). That is two pre-season wins from two.
JJ Gabriel, 15, makes club history
A 15-year-old just played for Manchester United. JJ Gabriel came on against Atletico Madrid and became the youngest player ever to feature for the club, even in an unofficial capacity (4) (8) (9). The French press call him "le petit Messi" (9). He is 15.
United eye Arsenal left-back
United are looking at an England international left-back from Arsenal who can also play in midfield (3). Separately, Myles Lewis-Skelly is another Arsenal defender on the radar (7) (10). Two names from the same club, same position.
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Goalkeeper shuffle incoming
A 28-year-old goalkeeper is set to leave on loan after an agreement was reached, and United have already enquired about a replacement (5).
Bayern circling Sesko
Bayern Munich want Benjamin Sesko (11). The Slovenian started against Atletico and his stock is rising. United will not want to lose their striker after one season.
Koopmeiners available, United and Villa keen
Juventus have told Teun Koopmeiners he can leave, and both Manchester United and Aston Villa are concrete about signing him (13). The Dutch midfielder could be a midfield option as United continue reshaping that area.
Fan-reaktioner
The mood is buzzing after the Atletico win, especially around the two big talking points: Mbeumo's finishing and the 15-year-old. Fans are already half-joking about a trophy parade after United finally beat Atletico for the first time in six attempts, as Andy Mitten noted on the subreddit. Mason Mount's performance also got its own dedicated highlight thread. See the full discussion.
