Overview

• United are in exploratory talks to arrange midweek exhibition matches abroad this season, according to reports.
• Potential opponents named include AC Milan, RB Leipzig, Lazio and Sevilla, each also without European fixtures.
• They have 11 free midweeks before Christmas with only one currently scheduled match on December 3 against West Ham.
• Recent tours raised about £7.8 million, and prospective fixtures could be staged in markets such as the UAE to boost income.
• The unconfirmed plans have raised concerns over injury risk and sponsor-driven selections, as Ruben Amorim also considers short bonding trips to build cohesion.