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Metro
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Man Utd plot contract talks with teenage prospect after impressing Ruben Amorim
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. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. 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. MORE: Manchester United open to selling all but four first-team players this summer MORE: Man Utd legend calls out Arsene Wenger for 'strange' Europa League idea MORE: Benjamin Sesko responds to Arsenal transfer interest as release clause increases
Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd's young stars offering hope amid club's worst-ever Premier League season
Man Utd may be enduring their worst-ever Premier League season, but a group of promising youngsters are offering hope of a brighter future ahead for the fallen giants In his short time in charge of Manchester United, Ruben Amorim has shown he is not afraid of putting his faith in youth. Leny Yoro, Patrick Dorgu, Ayden Heaven, Chido Obi, Harry Amass and Tyler Fredricson, with an average age of 18-and-a-half, have all been handed their United debuts by Amorim. Toby Collyer, 21, was a regular squad member until a recent injury, while Amorim has also named Academy starlets Jaydan Kamason, Godwill Kukonki, Jack Moorhouse, Sekou Kone, Hubert Graczyk, William Murdock, James Scanlon, Jack Fletcher, Dermot Mee and Elyh Harrison on the United bench in recent weeks. Injuries to established first-team players, particularly in defence, undoubtedly forced Amorim's hand and meant he had to turn to the Academy to fill the void left in the team and on the bench with the enforced loss of key men. But it is to Amorim's enduring credit that the United boss gave youth a chance, just as Sir Alex Ferguson did 30 years ago, with Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and the Neville brothers. Despite United losing 1-0 at home to Wolves on Sunday, a record 15th defeat in the Premier League era, two youngsters – Amass and Fredricson – the latter making his first-team debut – showed they have what it takes to play at this level. Amass, 18, making his first Old Trafford start, impressed in the left wing-back role, getting forward at every opportunity to attack and put in dangerous crosses, while also defending diligently throughout. One moment in the first-half summed up Amass's coolness under pressure, when he took possession on the edge of his box and shimmied past Marshall Munetsi, before bringing the ball out from the back to start an attack. In the second-half, Amass underlined his defensive tenacity by twice winning the ball back from Wolves captain Nelson Semedo near the corner flag, before again playing his way out of danger with a pass to Christian Eriksen. Fredricson, 20, also acquitted himself well on his United debut. No player completed more passes in the first-half than his 39 or recovered more balls than him [six]. He also won 12 duels, more than any other player over the entire match, showing he is not out of place at the highest level. Another young United defender, Ayden Heaven, is currently sidelined by injury, but prompted Amorim to reveal that his emergence has changed the club's thoughts about needing to go into the market this summer to sign a central defender. 'Sometimes, because of injuries, you find out something else that will be important in the future,' said Amorim earlier this month. 'I found out Ayden is ready to stay in our squad and maybe we can change the way we are going to go to the market.' With Yoro, Dorgu, Amass, Fredricson and Heaven, United have a core of young defenders capable of starring in the first-team for years to come. In midfield, they have Kobbie Mainoo, who has just turned 20, and Collyer, 21. In attack, it is easy to forget Alejandro Garnacho is still only 20 and Amad Diallo 22, given they have been first-team regulars for much of this season and, in the case of the former, last term. In Chido, aged just 17, United have a forward with huge potential for the future, but one United youngster who continues to struggle is £72million striker Rasmus Hojlund, 22, who has a solitary goal in his last 28 games and continues to look out of his depth, with a loan move likely next season. So while United continue to toil this season, with the Europa League their only shot at salvation, it would appear the future is in safe hands with the next generation of Old Trafford stars.
The Guardian
18-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Amorim to play youngsters in Premier League as United focus on Europe
Ruben Amorim will use younger players in Manchester United's next three Premier League fixtures as he prioritises the Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao. United play at Athletic on 1 May and host the return a week later. Matches against Wolves and Bournemouth precede the first leg and United go to Brentford in between the European fixtures. A thrilling 5-4 extra-time win over Lyon sent United through 7-6 on aggregate and kept alive their hopes of a winning a trophy and qualifying for the Champions League. At least three young players – Harry Amass, Chido Obi and Ayden Heaven – are in line to get more game time than might have been the case. Amorim brought on the 18-year-old Amass in the 100th minute against Lyon on Thursday for his European debut after giving the defender two Premier League appearances. Obi, a 17-year-old forward, has played three times in the league and once in the FA Cup, and Heaven, an 18-year-old defender, has played twice in the league, once in the FA Cup and once in the Europa League. Amorim, who is intent on managing his squad to ensure the best chance of reaching the final, has this month included on the bench five other players who have made academy appearances this season: Jaydan Kamason, Godwill Kukonki, Jack Moorhouse, Sekou Koné and the currently injured Toby Collyer. 'It's not the best moment or the best season to put some kids to play because they need a strong base to really show what they can do, but in this moment we need to do it,' Amorim said. 'And sometimes you have surprises. Ayden just played – and I can be honest, because we had a lot of injuries at that moment – but today I think of Ayden as my player. So when he's ready – and of course he's facing competition in the team to do so – he's ready to play, so you don't know. 'Amass did really well [against Lyon]. Chido, when he played he played quite well. It's a difficult moment, it's not the right moment for the kids to play, but if we have to do it we will do it.' Amorim was asked how much risk he would take with selection. 'I have to see,' he said. 'Players like [Diogo] Dalot, they are always ready but he was really tired. The guys that are recent to have an injury, we will try to save them.' Players recently back from injury include Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount and Luke Shaw. Amorim namechecked Matheus Cunha after saying Wolves, Sunday's visitors, have 'real quality players'. The head coach was asked whether the Brazilian forward, who has 16 goals this season and would welcome a summer move, was a target. 'I just gave the example because I remembered about Matheus – he's scoring a lot of goals,' he said. 'Just that.' Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Unrelated family issues led to Noussair Mazraoui being replaced at half-time against Lyon and the substitute Victor Lindelöf also leaving Old Trafford. Amorim said Lindelöf was available to face Wolves and indicated Mazraoui would be too. 'Everything is OK now,' he said of Lindelöf. 'I know that football is really important but there are things that are more important and then they will be ready to face the next game.' Amorim called on the supporters to back the team against Wolves. 'I know it is a bad thing to ask anything this season from our fans but we need them on Sunday,' he said.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
‘We wanted': Amorim hints at debut of another 17yo Man Utd academy starlet after Chido Obi
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has dropped a major hint that another academy starlet is on the brink of a first-team breakthrough. Highly-rated left-back Harry Amass has earned a spot in the travelling squad for United's crucial Europa League showdown against Real Sociedad tomorrow. Amorim was quizzed about the rationale behind selecting Amass in the 18-man squad. The United head coach said (via 'Amass is here today. In the last game against Fulham, we wanted Amass also but, because he played a full game against Arsenal, he was not in our squad. 'We try to manage all the teams and try to imagine the substitutions and we know to bring some players [in] is a big step. 'We are taking care of the expectations of the kids.' The 17-year-old is one of the most talented prospects in the United academy. He has regularly featured in first-team matchday squads, gaining invaluable experience at the highest level. Former manager Erik ten Hag included him in United's pre-season tour of the United States. With both Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia sidelined due to injury, many expected Amass to be given a chance to stake his claim for a spot in the senior squad. However, the Dutchman overlooked him, citing concerns over whether he was physically ready for top-flight football. Amorim revealed that he had intended to include Amass in the squad for Sunday's clash against Fulham. With Patrick Dorgu suspended for the game, the manager was forced to deploy Diogo Dalot in the left wing-back role. It's evident that Amorim holds Amass in high regard and views him as a reliable emergency option when needed. There were rumours that Amass could be sent on loan in January, but United couldn't find a club with a compelling development plan for him. We believe the young prodigy has immense untapped potential and deserves a shot in the first team before the season ends. Chido Obi has already made his debut under Amorim, and Amass could follow in his footsteps. Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .
