Manchester United news: Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Anthony Martial not included in pre-season tour squad

As expected, the Swedish striker will not feature against Borussia Dortmund or Manchester City

Mourinho taking a session at United's Carrington training ground (Getty)

Manchester United have named the 25-man squad for their pre-season tour of China, as preparations for Jose Mourinho’s first campaign in charge at Old Trafford begin in earnest.

As expected, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, one of United's three summer signings, does not travel with the squad after the 34-year-old striker was granted an extended period of rest by Jose Mourinho, the club's new manager.

Four other first-team players - Matteo Darmian, Anthony Martial, Morgan Schneiderlin and Bastian Schweinsteiger - are also absent, having not yet returned from holiday.

James Wilson is the most notable absentee, with the young striker omitted despite starting United's first pre-season friendly, Saturday’s 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic.

Eric Bailly and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, two of Mourinho’s three summer signings so far, are both included after impressing during their non-competitive debuts at the DW Stadium.

David De Gea, Wayne Rooney, Chris Smalling, Paddy McNair and Marcus Rashford return to club action following their international exploits at this summer’s European Championships in France.

Marcos Rojo and Antonio Valencia are also included following their involvement in last month’s centenary Copa America for Argentina and Ecuador respectively.

United will face Borussia Dortmund, Mkhitaryan's former club, on 22 July in Shanghai, followed by a meeting with rivals Manchester City in Beijing on 25 July.

Manchester United's squad for pre-season tour of China

Goalkeepers: David De Gea, Sergio Romero, Sam Johnstone

Defenders: Eric Bailly, Daley Blind, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Phil Jones, Paddy McNair, Marcos Rojo, Luke Shaw, Chris Smalling, Axel Tuanzebe, Antonio Valencia

Midfielders: Michael Carrick, Ander Herrera, Adnan Januzaj, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Memphis Depay, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Andreas Pereira, Ashley Young

Strikers: Will Keane, Marcus Rashford, Wayne Rooney