United looked at signing Alonso last year, but were unable to make the deal
happen, and instead signed Sergio Reguilon on loan from Tottenham.
Reguilon’s loan deal was terminated by United in December, with Ten Hag
having been told by his medical staff that Shaw and Malacia would both be fit, which ultimately proved erroneous.
Malacia did not play at all last season, while Shaw’s latest injury-sabotaged campaign ended in February, with the
28-year-old making his return to action at Euro 2024. Jadon Sancho has been included in United’s 29-man tour squad,
after making his peace with Ten Hag following their public fall-out last season, which led to his exile and
