United, after missing European football this term, face a reduced workload, particularly during the week.
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It also means at least £100m in revenue also being lost through UEFA appearance and gate money. After their Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Grimsby Town, it means United do not have a Premier League midweek fixture until December.
As such, The Sun says United are now considering holding glamour friendlies against clubs across Europe who have also failed to qualify this season.
It could mean games against the likes of AC Milan, RB Leipzig, Lazio and Sevilla.
United manager Ruben Amorim also plans to use the 'free' weeks to hold team-bonding camps abroad.