Manchester United's 25-man squad for their first two pre-season games remains largely unchanged, apart from one adjustment. The team faces matches in Helsinki and Trondheim, with 15-year-old JJ Gabriel stepping in for England Under-20 striker Ethan Wheatley, who has a minor calf problem.
However, several academy players have been left out of the squad. Among them are Gibraltar international James Scanlon, midfielder Jack Moorhouse, and Gabriele Biancheri. Australia full-back James Overy also falls into this group. These players will now need to consider their next moves, as they are not currently part of the pre-season plans.
The pre-season fixtures are an opportunity for players to impress ahead of the new season, but for those omitted, it raises questions about their future at the club. Moorhouse spent the first half of last season on loan at Leyton Orient, while Biancheri was at Rotherham. Their development paths may now take them elsewhere.
Manchester United are preparing for the upcoming campaign, and the squad selection gives an indication of the manager's preferences. The excluded players will have to decide whether to seek loans or permanent transfers to continue their progress.