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Gent, O. (2026, October 1). Manchester United 'make left-back decision' ahead of January transfer window. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-left-back-amass-b1299176.html
Gent, Oli. “Manchester United 'make left-back decision' ahead of January transfer window.” Evening Standard, 1 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-left-back-amass-b1299176.html.
Gent, Oli. “Manchester United 'make left-back decision' ahead of January transfer window.” Evening Standard, October 1, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-left-back-amass-b1299176.html.
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Manchester United are facing challenges at left-back due to injuries and lack of depth. Patrick Dorgu, who recently played in that position, was injured during international duty with the Danish national team. With regular starter Luke Shaw out for several games due to a thigh injury, both Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui have been playing at left-back despite being right-footed players.
Now, United are looking to solve their issues by offering an extended contract to 19-year-old academy graduate Harry Amass. Previously, it seemed Amass might be leaving the club after loan spells at Sheffield Wednesday and Norwich City. However, the team is now set to trigger a clause for a 12-month extension in his current deal.
Additionally, while focusing on retaining young talent like Amass, Manchester United are also keeping an eye on Barcelona's 22-year-old left-back Alejandro Balde, who has seen limited playing time this season and might be open to a move.
