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Manchester United have banned drones from their Carrington training complex ahead of the new season.

The Red Devils have enforced the preventative measure to stop spies watching their sessions as they bid to challenge for the Premier League title next term.

United were the closest club to rivals Manchester City in the standings this season, but still finished a massive 19 points behind their fierce rivals.

Jose Mourinho's men, who finished trophy-less after the FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea, will also be bidding for a deeper run in Europe following their last-16 exit in the Champions League at the hands of Sevilla.

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The Portuguese has already moved to strengthen his side ahead of the new campaign, with Shakhtar forward Fred set to undergo a medical in the north west on Monday.

Fred came on as a second-half substitute in Sunday's 2-0 friendly win over Croatia at Anfield but remained coy when asked about United's interest.

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He told Brazilian newspaper Globo: "I'll still talk to my agents to find out the reality of it.

"I want to focus only on the team. It's a unique time, the World Cup. We have to try to forget things from outside."