Man Utd plot contract talks with teenage prospect after impressing Ruben Amorim

Metro

06-05-2025

Manchester United intend to enter contract talks with teenager Harry Amass over the summer after being encouraged by his progress in the first team.
The 18-year-old made his Premier League debut this season and has gone on to make four appearances in the top flight, three coming in the starting XI.
The left-back has also turned out in the Europa League as he continues to gain experience, capped by England up to Under-18 level.
Red Devils manager spoke on how impressed he was on his first Premier League start in defeat to Newcastle last month and Amass looks set to be rewarded with a new contract.
The teenager's current deal runs until 2027, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that a new contract will be discussed in the coming months.
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The full-back was born in London and came through the ranks at Watford, moving to Manchester United in 2023.
He has had opportunities early in his career at Old Trafford due to injury problems for Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia being loaned out in January.
Amass' first Premier League start came in a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Newcastle, but he still caught his manager's eye regardless of the result.
'I think he did quite well,' Amorim said of Amass last month. 'He caught a player that is really fast, he debuted in maybe one of the hardest stadiums with one team that is in a good moment.
'I think he did really well. He needs to continue.'
His Premier League debut came in a 3-0 win at Leicester City, two days after his 18th birthday.
'It's an incredible experience,' he said of that outing against the Foxes. 'I'm just proud at the moment and I think my family will be proud of me, everyone watching at home. I'm just grateful for the opportunity and hopefully there's many more to come.
'It all just fell on the right day, with the 18th birthday, so it's not a bad one, is it? More Trending
'When I found out I was very excited. I was warming up down there and got the nod and that's when it was real.'
The Red Devils are back in action on Thursday when they host Athletic Bilbao in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final tie.
After a 3-0 win in Spain, it would be disastrous if they were not to progress and face either Tottenham or Bodo/Glimt in the final.
Amass will hope to be involved after making just one appearance in Europe so far this campaign.
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