Manchester United will reportedly look to fill their £100 million ($136m) European football void by playing "high-profile" midweek friendlies.
No continental action for Red DevilsAlso out of Carabao CupCould face likes of AC Milan & RB LeipzigFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Red Devils find themselves without continental competition after finishing 15th in the Premier League last season and suffering defeat to domestic rivals Tottenham in the Europa League final.
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It has already been claimed that Ruben Amorim wants to take his players away on mini-breaks when United have no midweek action – allowing them to strengthen bonds while taking in a change of scenery and enjoying some warm weather training.
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now reports that money-spinning "semi-competitive" fixtures could be lined up against sides that are also looking to fill holes in their respective schedules. United have just one midweek game – on December 3 against West Ham – before Christmas.
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That is because they are also out of the Carabao Cup after suffering a humbling second round defeat to League Two outfit Grimsby. It is being suggested that they could tackle the likes of AC Milan, RB Leipzig, Lazio and Sevilla – as they are also without European football.