Manchester United star Harry Amass is approaching the most important few weeks of his career.
The Red Devils will officially begin preparations for the 2026-27 season when they face Wrexham in Helsinki this weekend.
Several senior United players are expected to miss the fixture following their involvement at the FIFA World Cup.
That creates the perfect opportunity for manager Michael Carrick to hand academy talents a chance to prove they are ready for permanent first-team football.
Among all the youngsters expected to feature, Harry Amass could attract the greatest attention.
The 19-year-old made seven senior appearances under former head coach Ruben Amorim during the 2024-25 campaign.
United sent him out on loan last summer to accelerate his development through regular football.
Amass spent the first half of last season with Sheffield Wednesday, where he immediately established himself as one of their standout performers.
He was also crowned the club’s Player of the Month for November and December.
With Sheffield Wednesday battling serious off-field uncertainty, United recalled the teenager in January before arranging another loan move to Norwich City.
Unfortunately, his spell with the Canaries lasted just one appearance against Coventry City before a serious hamstring injury abruptly halted his momentum.
The young full-back has returned this summer looking physically transformed after adding significant muscle during the off-season.
His technical ability has never been questioned, but concerns remained over whether he possessed the physical strength required to cope with Premier League football.
Judging by his transformation, Amass appears to have embraced that criticism and responded by putting countless hours into improving his physique.
United remain in the market for another left-back capable of sharing responsibilities with Luke Shaw.
Lewis Hall is the dream left-back target for INEOS but Newcastle United are unlikely to approve another major departure following the exits of Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon.
That potentially leaves the door wide open for Amass to force his way into Carrick’s long-term plans.
A standout performance against Wrexham could be the first major step towards securing a permanent place in United’s senior squad.
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