Milk Cup tournament chairman Victor Leonard has revealed discussions are ongoing with Manchester United over the club's possible return to the event next year.

The English club giants stunned organisers by pulling out of next month's competition, which begins on 26 July, having sent teams to the international youth tournament for over 25 years.

Leonard confirmed several club representatives will attend this year's tournament ahead of a planned meeting with senior club officials in September, and said he is "very confident" any outstanding issues "can be ironed out".