United’s summer tour takes shape as five cities earmarked for cheap and cheerful trip – report

Manchester United’s possible pre-season destinations have reportedly come to light. Five cities are now said to be under discussion for the club’s summer plans. According to the Manchester Evening News (MEN), United are considering a different approach to their preparations ahead of the new campaign. The Red Devils are reportedly looking at a programme based in Europe rather than heading to the United States for a more traditional summer tour. This would represent a noticeable change for Michael Carrick’s side. After all, they have regularly spent part of pre-season in North America or the Far East in recent years. Five cities reportedly under consideration MEN states that Gothenburg, Helsinki, Warsaw, Oslo and Dublin are the cities currently being touted as potential stops. With these locations being the standout new detail, such a proposed schedule gives United a clear European focus this summer. Currently, however, the plans are still being worked on behind the scenes. Neither a final itinerary nor any opponents are mentioned at this point. World Cup timetable said to be key factor Meanwhile, the 2026 World Cup in North America is believed to have left the summer calendar shorter and more complex. This appears to be a crucial reason why United are considering a more practical strategy to pre-season. In addition, the MEN suggests that the English club could play individual friendlies across several cities instead of basing themselves in one country for a longer stay. If this plan materialises, it would mark a pivotal shift from the more familiar summer routine at M16. Whether fans will view it as a sensible adjustment to protect the squad or another penny-pinching exercise from INEOS remains to be seen. The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Latest Top Stories… Okari Wambunya Okari Wambunya is a football writer at The Peoples Person, covering Manchester United with fast, accurate, and source-led news, analysis, opinions, team developments, injuries, press conferences, and matchday reactions. A former secondary school teacher, he now coaches college football (not soccer) and continues to support young people through academic mentoring and youth work. He holds a BA (Hons) in English from Brunel University London and an MA in Education from King’s College London, with experience across digital journalism and broadcast sports media. Okari first praised Michael Carrick in a blog post he wrote at 16-years-old in 2014; over a decade later, United appointing Carrick as interim head coach feels like a full-circle moment.