The future and the past were the focus ahead of Manchester United’s final friendly of pre-season on Saturday.

Their past was rewarded with a present, a gift in the form of a framed photo offered to David de Gea by Bruno Fernandes to thank the goalkeeper for his 12 years of services at Old Trafford.

This drew an even louder cheer than the moment United’s new signings were unveiled to supporters just minutes before, with Matheus Cunha out first, then Diego Leon and Bryan Mbeumo before the man signed this very morning, Benjamin Sesko, took to a stage he will soon hope to make his own.

With a wide smile, the 22-year-old 6ft 5in striker stood beside his future wingmen in the centre circle, this trio tasked with reversing United’s fortunes on the pitch. They have shown United’s allure still

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