Latest Manchester United news with the latest on defender Ayden Heaven who moved to Old Trafford from Arsenal in January
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Ayden Heaven suffered an injury during Manchester United's game against Leicester City on Sunday
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Manchester United starlet Ayden Heaven has emerged as a potential star of the future with his recent performances.
Heaven was handed his first Premier League start in the 3-0 win over Leicester City on Sunday night. That start followed cameo appearances off the bench against Arsenal in the top flight and Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
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However, the 18-year-old's evening came to an early end as he was substituted with an injury in the 51st minute at the King Power Stadium. It remains to be seen how severe the potential injury to Heaven is, with more details expected to emerge over the international break.
United signed Heaven from Arsenal during the January transfer window, with the defender agreeing a deal that runs until the summer of 2029. The teenager has featured four times since signing for United earlier this year, and looks to have a bright future ahead of him at Old Trafford.
Here, the Manchester Evening News takes a look at what has been said and written about Ayden Heaven in recent days.
Ayden Heaven injury latest
After the win over Leicester, Ruben Amorim provided an update on Heaven's injury, with the defender leaving the King Power Stadium wearing a protective boot. The United head coach admitted he was unsure of the severity of the injury, with further assessment still needed.
"It's hard to know because we have to evaluate during the week," Amorim said. "He [Heaven] already played well against Arsenal and Real Sociedad.
"Today for me was the most difficult game for him because we expect him to relax a bit, but he was so focused. It was clear today my players are at the limit. We are going to use this window to rest and recover, it will be good.
"The feeling is completely different. When we return it will be like starting from scratch."
Wayne Rooney verdict
United legend Wayne Rooney recently gave his verdict on what he has seen from Heaven following the defender's recent performances. Rooney has been impressed with the way Heaven has settled in at Old Trafford, believing his previous experience at Arsenal will stand him in good stead.
"He [Heaven] has come in from Arsenal so he knows what it is like to be at a big club; I think that will have helped him," Rooney said on BBC's Match of the Day after United's win over Leicester at the weekend.
"He doesn't look like he is playing with pressure, he looks calm, he's composed, he gives them good balance with his left foot, he looks quick and he looks like he likes defending. I think he is a real coup for Manchester United."