Manchester United could be forced into a difficult decision come January, potentially sanctioning the exit of one of their most promising young stars.
Ayden Heaven joined United for a nominal fee after rejecting a new contract at Arsenal in February.
The Red Devils were adamant that Heaven would directly join the squad under Amorim rather than move to the academy.
The 19-year-old has featured nine times for the senior squad but has managed only three appearances in the 2025–26 season.
Heaven has clocked just 28 minutes of Premier League action, a figure that belies his obvious potential and talent.
Heaven is a left-footed defender, a rare and very valuable commodity in modern football.
He looks perfect for the left-sided centre-back spot in Amorim’s 3-4-3 system.
Luke Shaw has occupied that role for all 11 league games this season, growing into the position after an initially shaky start.
Heaven acted as his understudy, but he could now be forced further down the pecking order.
Lisandro Martinez has returned to team training and could be part of the squad facing Everton tomorrow.
The 27-year-old is almost certain to reclaim the left centre-back spot with his blend of proactive defending and incisive passing from the back.
He suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in February and is undoubtedly itching to make his mark on the pitch.
We believe Heaven could now be sent on loan once the transfer window opens in January.
The teenager needs regular playing time to refine his raw skills and meet his sky-high potential.
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