Man Utd are set to play Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday night and a 16-year-old will be in the squad.
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Kukonki will be named in the squad.
Godwill Kukonki is set to be named in Manchester United's squad to face Arsenal on Wednesday.
Kukonki was pictured travelling down with the squad to London on Tuesday afternoon, but he also travelled to Portman Road for Ruben Amorim's first game in charge and wasn't named on the bench.
The Manchester Evening News can now confirm Kukonki will be named in the United squad for the first time against Arsenal, which will represent a huge milestone in his career.
Kukonki was involved in Amorim's first training session at Carrington and he's understood to have impressed United's new head coach, who has promoted him to first-team sessions.
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Although Kukonki is just 16, he stands at 6ft 5ins and the MEN reported in October he was seen as a player who possesses the technical and physical qualities needed for senior football.
Kukonki did not take part in the warm-up when he travelled to Portman Road last month but will get that opportunity at The Emirates following his first proper inclusion in the squad.
Luke Shaw has been ruled out for a few weeks due to a "small setback" and Noussair Mazraoui wasn't spotted travelling down to London, casting doubt over his availability.
Harry Amass wasn't involved with the Under-21s against Rochdale on Tuesday and there was speculation he could be involved against Arsenal due to Shaw's absence. However, sources have confirmed Amass didn't play for the U21s due to a dead leg and confirmed he isn't in the first-team squad.
Amorim ended Sporting Lisbon's 19-year wait for a league title during his time in Portugal and his trust in young players from the club's academy underpinned his success.
United hired Amorim because they believe he is one of the finest young coaches in Europe and his proven track record of developing young players was seen as a desirable quality.