Harry Amass: Manchester United defender to go out on loan

Young Manchester United defender Harry Amass will go out on loan to further his development this season.

The 18-year-old made seven first-team appearances last season, including four Premier League starts, after making his debut under Ruben Amorim in March.

He also played in both games on United's post-season tour of Asia.

But Amass will not be involved in Saturday's pre-season encounter with Leeds in Stockholm on Saturday or the three-match trip to the United States, which Amorim and his players leave for on Tuesday.

Amass impressed many observers in the United States last summer, when he caught the eye during pre-season, which included an encouraging display up against Liverpool's Mohamed Salah in South Carolina.

However, he was surprisingly overlooked by then-boss Erik ten Hag, who felt the youngster lacked the strength to make an impact in the Premier League even though his side were badly affected by injury on the left side of defence.

The arrival of Paraguay Under-20 international Diego Leon earlier this month has increased competition for the role of back-up left-sided defender.

The decision has been taken internally at United for Amass to try to get valuable experience by pushing to play first-team football every week, which would not have been the case had he remained at Old Trafford.

While Leon will be involved in the US tour, United do not view the Amass situation in a negative light and he remains highly thought of at the club.

It is understood there has been plenty of interest in the England youth international but no deal is imminent.

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