UNITED CONFIRM FAR EAST TOUR

Last updated : 17 April 2007 By editor

The official site reports:

The Reds will travel to Japan to face Urawa Red Diamonds on 17 July at Saitama Stadium, before heading to Korea on 20 July to take on FC Seoul at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.

Next stop is Macau Stadium in China where Shenzhen FC will be the opposition on 23 July. The final destination will be Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Jalil Stadium for a match against a Malaysian XI on 27 July.

United chief executive David Gill says the Reds are relishing this summer's trip.

"The Club has a large and very loyal fanbase in the region and the players always enjoy their trips to see them and play in front of their passionate support," says Gill.

"Everyone is looking forward to it."