Ayden Heaven is in contention to make his full Manchester United debut after being included in the squad for this afternoon's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Heaven joined United from Arsenal in the January transfer window and was described as a signing for the first-team. He made his debut when he came off the bench in last Sunday's FA Cup exit to Fulham.
United are currently light on options at centre-back after losing Harry Maguire to injury ahead of the midweek draw with Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
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With Patrick Dorgu suspended for this afternoon's game, Diogo Dalot is poised to cover for the Denmark international at left wing-back, meaning Noussair Mazraoui may have to deputise at right wing-back, leaving one centre-back spot up for grabs. Heaven is expected to rival Victor Lindelof for the final centre-back berth.
Both defenders were among the pre-match arrivals. Leny Yoro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes were among the other players seen arriving at Old Trafford.
United's squad has been decimated by injury issues in recent weeks, meaning a cluster of youngsters could once again be called upon by head coach Ruben Amorim. Chido Obi is back available for selection after not being eligible to play against Sociedad.
14 players were seen arriving at Old Trafford ahead of this afternoon's 4.30pm kick-off, meaning the full squad is yet to be confirmed.
Confirmed arrivals:
Goalkeepers: Andre Onana.
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro, Victor Lindelof, Ayden Heaven.
Midfielders: Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Toby Collyer, Bruno Fernandes.
Attackers: Alejandro Garnacho, Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund.
