Man Utd ace set for early return from injury, Amorim has 'warm working relationship' with him

Manchester United will play their first friendly game of the season against Leeds United on Saturday.

Andre Onana won’t be part of the United squad as he suffered a hamstring injury in training.

It was initially believed that Onana could miss up to eight weeks of action but a new report suggests that his injury is not “as bad as first feared”.

According to The Mirror, Onana is winning his race to be fit for the start of the new Premier League season.

His injury previously threatened to rule the 29-year-old out of the complete pre-season tour to the United States.

United are now hopeful he will have recovered sufficiently to potentially play a part in the final game in Atlanta.

Although there is uncertainty around his Old Trafford future, United have to prioritise bolstering other positions.

The Red Devils have made only one major signing this summer.

Matheus Cunha joined from Wolverhampton Wanderers at the start of the window.

Bryan Mbeumo is considered their next target but talks with Brentford have not been fruitful yet.

Ruben Amorim also wants the club to sign a new centre-forward and an athletic midfielder.

The Portuguese head coach reportedly shares a “warm working relationship” with Onana, indicating that the Cameroon international may get another season to showcase his credentials.

The former Ajax shot-stopper has endured two difficult seasons at Old Trafford since his arrival from Inter in 2023.

He has made high-profile blunders but Amorim will hope that Onana can bounce back in the upcoming campaign.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .