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Harry Maguire is not flying with Manchester United for their US pre-season tour due to a personal matter, the PA news agency understands.

The 32-year-old defender was a half-time introduction in Saturday’s 0-0 friendly draw with Leeds but was replaced in the 74th minute.

Maguire was conspicuous by his absence from United’s 32-man tour squad announced on Tuesday.

PA understands it is due to a personal matter rather than injury, with the club hoping he will be able to join the group in due course.

Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia have unsurprisingly joined Barcelona-bound Marcus Rashford in being omitted from the travelling party heading for Chicago.

The quintet are searching for new clubs and have been training away from Ruben Amorim’s first-team squad since indicating that they wish to explore a future away from Old Trafford.

Bryan Mbeumo is part of the group after completing his move from Brentford for a fee rising to £71millon on Monday.

Fellow summer arrivals Matheus Cunha, whose partner recently gave birth, and Diego Leon are also on the plane.

Lisandro Martinez is included as he continues his rehabilitation from a cruciate ligament injury sustained in February. PA understands the United defender is not yet ready for team training.

Amorim’s side are flying from Manchester to their base in Chicago, where they will play Bournemouth at Soldier Field on July 30 as part of the Premier League Summer Series.

They start the pre-season tournament at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey – host of next year’s World Cup final – against West Ham on Saturday evening local time.

United finish their three-game trip against Everton at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Atlanta on August 3.

Amorim’s side welcome Fiorentina, including United great David De Gea, to Old Trafford for their final warm-up friendly on August 9 – the weekend before their Premier League opener at home to Arsenal.