Manchester United have confirmed this summer's pre-season tour will take place in the USA.

United will play five games in five cities over a two-week period in July.

The schedule including matches in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Santa Clara and Washington DC with a fifth city to be confirmed.

Speaking of the club's summer plans, Manchester United's executive vice chairman, Ed Woodward, said: "Visiting North America will give the team the best possible preparation for the new season, using top class training facilities and playing in some great stadiums.

"We have witnessed first-hand the passion and support for the club in the US in recent years, so naturally it is something that everybody is very much looking forward to this summer."