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The brand new season is nearly right here and the announcement of squad numbers by the golf equipment is all the time an train that followers get invested in.
Manchester United have simply launched their provisional squad numbers for the 2023/24 season.
Whereas many of the numbers are as anticipated, two massive adjustments may very well be coming, hinting at doable transfers in addition to perceived promotion in squad standing for a teen.
The primary is the case of Rasmus Hojlund, who has not been assigned a squad quantity as but. United inform that the Dane is working “to achieve match health” after he arrived injured from Atalanta.
His quantity is predicted to be confirmed “in the end”.
Hojlund has all the time worn No 17 all through his profession and that at present belongs to Fred.
The Brazilian is nearly sure to depart Outdated Trafford this summer season after Fenerbahce lodged a €15 million bid for him.
Due to this fact, the membership may very well be ready for that quantity to turn into vacant earlier than giving Hojlund his desired shirt which hints that Fred’s departure may very well be a matter of when and never if.
The second is the case of Alejandro Garnacho. The thrilling ahead wore No 49 final season however has had a meteoric rise since.
At the beginning of final season, he was coming off a marketing campaign for U18s the place he led the group’s cost in the direction of the FA Youth Cup.
As an established first-team member now, he’s anticipated to obtain a decrease squad quantity, marking his rise with a press release of intent by the membership in his skills.
United particularly pointed him out of their announcement when warning followers to pay attention to any potential adjustments in squad numbers from the provisional listing.
Different gamers will begin the season with their current numbers. Mason Mount has already taken up the enduring No 7 whereas Andre Onana will proceed his custom of sporting 24.
