Ruben Amorim promotes four Man Utd wonderkids to first-team for Arsenal clash as £500k signing recalled
On Sunday, Manchester United are set to face Arsenal in a highly anticipated FA Cup third-round encounter at the Emirates Stadium. Manager Rúben Amorim is looking to build on the momentum from their recent 2-2 Premier League draw with Liverpool and is leaving no stone unturned in preparing his squad for the clash.
To keep his players sharp, Amorim has reportedly incorporated four promising young talents into the team’s preparations. Jack Moorhouse, Tyler Fredricson, Godwill Kukonki, and Elyh Harrison have joined first-team training sessions at Carrington, marking a significant opportunity for the academy prospects. These players trained alongside established stars, although Marcus Rashford was notably absent, fueling speculation about his potential departure from the club.
Eighteen-year-old goalkeeper Elyh Harrison, who was recently recalled from a loan spell with Chester in the National League North, trained with senior goalkeepers Andre Onana, Altay Bayindir, and Tom Heaton. Harrison’s return to the club comes as United prepare for the possibility of Bayindir leaving during the January transfer window.
Nineteen-year-old midfielder Jack Moorhouse earned his spot in training after an impressive December that saw him nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award while representing United’s under-21 team. Meanwhile, Tyler Fredricson, also 19, and 16-year-old Godwill Kukonki have been key figures in the club’s under-21 side, with Fredricson serving as captain. Both players have previously caught Amorim’s attention, with Kukonki recently making the bench for senior matches against Arsenal and Newcastle United.
It remains uncertain whether any of these four young players will feature in the squad for Sunday’s match, but their involvement in first-team preparations highlights their potential. This development signals that United fans may see more of these academy stars breaking through in the near future.
