The 10 Manchester United youngsters who could impress Ruben Amorim in pre-season
Manchester United will play Leeds in Stockholm for their opening pre-season friendly.
United will take on newly promoted Leeds on July 19. Then, they will travel across the Atlantic to face West Ham, Bournemouth, and Everton in the Premier League Summer Series.
Ruben Amorim is likely to give several youngsters minutes against Leeds, but places in the USA tour squad will be limited in comparison and academy prospects will be hopeful of making the cut.
So here are the young players who could impress Amorim in pre-season...
Jack Moorhouse's injury problems seem to be behind him. He is a special ball carrier - he drives the U21s into dangerous areas - and has been named in four first-team matchday squads.
Moorhouse is a perfect fit to play in one of the No.10 roles in Amorim's system, and he's one of a few youngsters who have caught the attention of United's head coach since his arrival.
Mantato is considered a rising star in the academy and the MEN reported in November that his chances of breaking into the first-team had been increased by Amorim's arrival because he has the ideal blend of qualities to play at wing-back.
Mantato formerly played at left-back in academy fixtures, but he's gradually progressed to predominantly play on the right wing, meaning he's got quality in defensive and attacking areas.
Godwill Kukonki was been given a taste of the senior set-up last season, despite only turning 17 in January, and he is seen as someone who would excel playing in Amorim's system.
Kukonki is a left-footed centre-back and they are worth their weight in gold in the modern game.
Amir Ibragimov trained with the first-team at 15 years old at the beginning of 2023, and signed his first professional contract in April after