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Manchester United ‘make left-back decision’ ahead of January transfer window

Defender set for new deal as problem position persists

By Oli Gent · Evening Standard

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 1:48 PM

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Manchester United are set to trigger a 12-month contract extension for left-back Harry Amass.
The 19-year-old academy defender previously spent time on loan at Sheffield Wednesday and Norwich City.
Michael Carrick faces depth issues at left-back following an international duty injury scare for Patrick Dorgu.

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Manchester United are reportedly set to extend the contract of 19-year-old left-back Harry Amass ahead of the January transfer window. According to the Manchester Evening News, the club plans to trigger a 12-month contract extension clause to retain the academy graduate and reinforce the squad's defensive depth.

Manager Michael Carrick has faced a shortage of senior options at left-back, complicated by an injury scare for Patrick Dorgu while on international duty with Denmark. Luke Shaw recently returned from a thigh issue, but persistent squad absences previously forced right-backs Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui to cover the position.

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