Ruben Amorim is set to integrate Elyh Harrison into the squad after recalling the Manchester United goalkeeper from his loan at Chester, a non-league club.
Manchester United has called back three goalkeepers from their loan spells, with plans to include Harrison in the first-team setup. These keepers were loaned out for regular playing time but have returned to Old Trafford as the club gears up for a busy month, during which they are open to bids for any player to raise funds.
Harrison, an 18-year-old talent, had a successful loan period at Chester, where he recorded nine clean sheets in 23 matches. He is expected to train with the first team while also playing for the Under-21s, according to the Daily Mail.
Highly regarded by the club, Harrison was signed for £500,000 from Stevenage and has previously gained first-team experience during several pre-season friendlies, although he did not participate in the US tour.
In January, Manchester United may see changes in goalkeeping. While Andre Onana remains the first-choice keeper, the club faces decisions regarding understudy Altay Bayindir, who has had limited playing time. Amorim has expressed doubts about Bayindir, particularly after he conceded a goal from a corner during the Carabao Cup defeat to Tottenham last month.
The new manager is looking for a goalkeeper who can genuinely challenge Onana, as Bayindir is not considered a strong competitor.
Additionally, the other keepers recalled by Manchester United are Tom Wooster from Farsley Celtic and Tom Myles from Runcorn Linnets, but they rank below Harrison in the hierarchy.
As the club contemplates selling some of their top talents, opportunities may arise for several young players. Notably, Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus Hojlund, previously seen as untouchable under Erik ten Hag, are now considered expendable.
Furthermore, the club is open to serious offers for any member of Amorim’s squad this month, with no player deemed off-limits. Mainoo and Garnacho, being homegrown talents from the United academy, are particularly valuable in light of profit and sustainability regulations.