Manchester United are expected to announce today they will return to the USA for their pre-season tour this summer – but on a significantly shorter schedule than last year.

Organisers of the International Champions Cup are expected to confirm United’s involvement and the names of the other clubs involved, but the tournament will be on a smaller scale.

It means United’s tour will last around two weeks rather than three – United manager Louis van Gaal has made it clear he does not favour a lengthy pre-season trip.

The time available is also an issue – this season does not finish until June 14 for United’s England players, who will travel to Slovenia for a Euro 2016 qualifier on that date.

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