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title: "Man Utd star left out as permanent Old Trafford exit nears"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "James Chettle"
section: "Man Utd News"
published: "2026-07-17T18:08:39Z"
modified: "2026-07-17T18:08:45Z"
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# Man Utd star left out as permanent Old Trafford exit nears

**Manchester United defender Tyler Fredricson has been left out of the squad facing Wrexham ahead of an expected permanent move away from Old Trafford.**

The 21-year-old has not travelled to Helsinki for United’s opening pre-season friendly on Saturday. Michael Carrick has instead selected several other academy players as he begins assessing his squad before the new campaign.

According to [BBC Sport reporter Simon Stone](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c6210xn3x14o), Fredricson’s absence is linked to his transfer situation rather than an injury. A move to another European club is currently viewed as a likely outcome.

No agreement or destination has yet been confirmed. However, his omission suggests talks over a permanent exit may now be progressing.

> 🚨😮 | JUST IN:\
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> Tyler Fredricson (21) is NOT in the [#MUFC](https://x.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) squad against Wrexham tomorrow as he is expected to get a PERMANENT move away from the club this summer.\
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> \[[@sistoney67](https://x.com/sistoney67?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\] [pic.twitter.com/iHOe5B5shz](https://t.co/iHOe5B5shz)
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> — (fan) Frank 🧠🇾🇪 (@FrankEra\_) [July 17, 2026](https://x.com/FrankEra_/status/2078158704151593425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Fredricson set to leave Manchester United

Fredricson joined United’s academy as a youngster and was involved throughout the club’s successful 2021/22 FA Youth Cup campaign. Illness ruled him out of the final against Nottingham Forest.

The centre-back later became United’s 254th academy graduate when he made his senior debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers in April 2025. He has since remained around the first-team group but has struggled to establish a regular role.

Carrick has several centre-back options available, including Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven. Lisandro Martínez and Matthijs de Ligt also remain important members of the defensive group when fully fit.

A permanent transfer would give Fredricson the chance to secure regular senior football at a crucial stage of his development. United could also protect their position by negotiating a sell-on clause or future matching rights.

His expected departure follows another recent academy exit after [highly rated goalkeeper Darlington Osuchukwu rejected a new Manchester United contract](https://readmanutd.com/2026/07/17/man-utd-rocked-as-highly-rated-prospect-rejects-contract-offer/).

Fredricson’s absence against Wrexham now points towards his time at Old Trafford ending before the Premier League season begins.