Academy duo called up to first team by Ruben Amorim could save Man United millions

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Manchester United’s recent training photos revealed two academy stars involved with the first team.

Ruben Amorim’s wish for more time in training has been granted, with Manchester United enjoying a nine-day gap between the 2-1 win over Leicester City and Sunday’s Premier League clash against Tottenham.

After another disappointing performance, Amorim kept players behind to train at Old Trafford after the Leicester win, and he will be demanding improvement when his side are back in action.

New signings Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven have been involved in training this week after being thrown straight into the matchday squad against Leicester.

Ruben Amorim has also involved several younger players in first-team training, including two talented shot-stoppers.

Elyh Harrison and William Murdock involved in Man United training

Manchester United uploaded a video of Monday’s training session, accompanied with a gallery of photos of the goalkeeper union.

With Tom Heaton and Altay Bayindir injured, Amorim called up academy duo Elyh Harrison and William Murdock to first-team training.

Murdock was with the United squad for the Leicester clash as the third goalkeeper option, with Hubert Graczyk named on the bench.

Harrison was cup-tied and therefore not involved, but there are high hopes for the 18-year-old goalkeeper.

Elyh Harrison and William Murdock could save Man United millions

As recently as December, United were linked with a £20m move for John Victor with the Red Devils on the lookout for a new goalkeeper.

Since then, Bayindir has stepped up with a masterclass against Arsenal in the FA Cup. He is still considered United’s second-choice keeper, but Harrison and Murdock are rated highly and could save United from dipping into the market.

Harrison was recalled by United in January from his loan spell at Chester, where he impressed in non-league.

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Harrison made a brilliant start in senior football, setting clean-sheet records at Chester. It is only a matter of time until he makes his first-team breakthrough.

With United tight on cash under PSR regulations, the emergence of Harrison and Murdock means United can cancel their search for goalkeeping options and invest elsewhere.