The countdown to 2025-26 begins in earnest this weekend with Ruben Amorim's men in Stockholm for a friendly against Leeds

The positive for Leeds United came in the form of debuts. Sean Longstaff, Jaka Bijol and others earned their bow in a Leeds shirt and all had their moments. But the standouts were Ao Tanaka and Wilfried Gnonto, with Jayden Bogle also impressing. All three looked sharp and showed some lovely touches.

All you need to know ahead of Manchester United playing Leeds United in the teams' first preseason friendly this summer.

Manchester United and Leeds United kick off their pre-season campaign with a friendly in Stockholm on Saturday. The Red Devils, under Ruben Amorim's leadership, are looking to overhaul their squad following their worst domestic season in over 50 years.

Leeds United have reached an agreement with Hoffenheim to sign midfielder Anton Stach - and the Whites are now in the mix to sign a Chelsea attacker next.

Manchester United left Marcus Rashford out of the 29-player travelling squad for their first pre-season friendly of the summer against Leeds United in Stockholm

Manchester United will begin their pre-season action on Saturday afternoon as they take on Leeds United in Sweden. The Red Devils are hoping to put their worst-ever Premier League campaign behind

United will be debuting their new away kit against Leeds, which precedes further friendlies against West Ham, Bournemouth, Everton and Fiorentina. Bryan Mbeumo, who is set to join in a £71m deal from Brentford, will not feature as his medical is scheduled for this weekend.