5 take-aways from Manchester United's pre-season so far

Solskjaer would be fairly pleased with United's performance in pre-season
Solskjaer would be fairly pleased with United's performance in pre-season

#3 New signings have adjusted well to life at the club

Aaron Wan-Bissaka already looks like a fantastic buy
Aaron Wan-Bissaka already looks like a fantastic buy

Manchester United bought Daniel James from Swansea and Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace as Solskjaer targeted young British players as the base of his rebuilding. Both players traveled with the pre-season squad and impressed with their performances in the United shirt.

Daniel James was expected to be an understudy this season and pick up after gaining some Premier League experience. However, the youngster has already shown qualities that indicate he will adjust to life in the league quite well.

James's speed is an asset and his work ethic is praiseworthy. It's just his crosses and finishing that need a little sharpening; if he takes care of those things, James might knock at the first team door already.

He was particularly impressive against Spurs, where he showed that he was ready for the physicality of the Premier League.

Wan-Bissaka, on the other hand, needs no introduction to the league. There was a reason United paid the big bucks for him, and that was reinforced through his performance in pre-season.

Wan-Bissaka went from strength to strength, building an exciting partnership with Pogba and impressing both in attack and defense. He already looks worth the £50m United paid for him, and has also adjusted very well to Solskjaer's tactics.

The pre-season was a chance for Solskjaer to induct his new signings into his squad. And the Norwegian can be extremely pleased with the way things have worked out.

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Edited by Musab Abid
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