Erik ten Hag is not short of left-back options at the club, especially with the arrival of Tyrell Malacia. He is expected to be behind Luke Shaw in the pecking order with Brandon Williams and Alex Telles considered surplus to requirements.
Alvaro Fernandez is considered one for the future after being named as under-23s player of the year last season. He has secured a season-long loan spell at Preston and had an impressive debut on Saturday, keeping a clean sheet.
The 19-year-old came off the bench to play for the final 20 minutes in the goalless draw with Wigan. READ MORE: Garnacho has made statement Ten Hag cannot ignore He replaced former United starlet Robbie Brady at left wingback and did a sterling job.
Fernandez was often seen bombing up the left flank in the academy and was given licence to do so again for Preston this weekend.