Manchester United struck three deals in the January transfer window and there is reason to be excited about all of them.
Ruben Amorim is still seeking some consistency at Manchester United with the season entering its final stretch.
United still don’t look entirely cohesive under Amorim and it’s clear that this rebuild will take a while.
United did though sign three young talents in January with Ineos investing in the future.
Teenager left wing back Diego Leon signed for United but will only arrive from Cerro Porteno this summer.
Patrick Dorgu joined United from Lecce and has already shown his potential as Amorim’s new left wing back.
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Ayden Heaven decision paying off for Manchester United
United also snapped up Ayden Heaven with the teenager deciding to quit Arsenal for a move to Old Trafford.
Heaven had only made one first-team appearance for Arsenal, featuring against Preston North End in the Carabao Cup.
The defender may not have been in Mikel Arteta’s plans but United immediately saw talent in him.
Heaven was presented as a first-team signing at United rather than a talent for the development side of the club.
That decision already appears to be paying off after Heaven produced an impressive display against Arsenal on Sunday.
Heaven was thrown on with Leny Yoro picking up an injury, with Amorim almost having no other choice.
The teenager equipped himself brilliantly and showed that he can be called upon in pressure situations this early into his career.
Even though it’s just one game, it’s great for Amorim to have seen Heaven in this setting rather than against kids in youth football.
Heaven’s natural left-footed ability also helps here with Lisandro Martinez out of action through injury.
Injuries may have forced United’s hand but the immediate belief was that Heaven could make a first-team impact – and Sunday’s display suggests that Jason Wilcox and co made the right decision.
Ayden Heaven could save Manchester United money this summer
Martinez’s injury record is not great and United may have needed to look into signing another left-sided centre back.
Luke Shaw’s injury problems have pretty much made him a non-factor for United this season, meaning Amorim’s two main left-footed centre back options are difficult to rely on.
Spending more money on an established option in that area of the pitch this summer have been a focus with Heaven developing in the background.
It’s only one game but Hayden has shown the talent and potential to be able to step up in that role when required and allow United to spend money in areas.
The challenge is for Heaven to make sure that his performance against Arsenal wasn’t a one-off, but you can certainly see why Wilcox and co viewed him as a first-team talent.
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