Joan Laporta made it clear that Barcelona's plan is to retain the services of Frenkie de Jong, although Xavi added "anything can happen".
Brighton's Pascal Gross scored twice in the first half before an Alexis Mac Allister own goal gave United a glimmer of hope in the 68th minute, but Brighton held on for their first ever win at Old Trafford. "I think it was a good start and then after (the first goal) we dropped down a level, dropped down in belief and we made mistakes and the opponent punished us," Ten Hag told reporters.
The Premier League returned and there were mixed fortunes for the England teams at the Commonwealth Games.
Pedri and Robert Lewandowski linked up to spectacular effect against Pumas UNAM at Camp Nou.