Manchester United’s summer preparations have officially shifted gears as Ruben Amorim leads the Reds into the Premier League Summer Series in the United States.
The action gets underway this weekend with a midnight (BST) showdown against West Ham United at the iconic MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Amorim’s side will then take on Bournemouth and Everton in what promises to be a competitive mini-tournament, giving fans a closer look at the squad’s development ahead of the new Premier League season.
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All eyes will be on the fresh tactics and squad dynamics Amorim is trying to implement as he prepares for his first full campaign in charge of the Reds.
But while 32 players made the trip across the Atlantic, three names were conspicuously absent from the list.
Radek Vitek, Harry Amass and Godwill Kukonki were all left out of the US tour squad, raising questions about their short-term futures at Old Trafford.
Vitek, who spent last season on loan at Austrian outfit FC Blau-Weiß Linz, is now a transfer target for Austrian Bundesliga champions Sturm Graz, following an injury to their first-choice keeper Daniil Khudyakov.
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The 21-year-old Czech goalkeeper has long been seen as a potential future No.1 at United, but interest from Austria could see him depart permanently this summer.
Harry Amass was also omitted from the US tour after already missing the recent trip to Sweden, with United now actively exploring loan options for the highly rated teenage left-back.
There is strong interest in securing regular minutes for Harry Amass, with the club prioritising match experience at senior level for the 18-year-old defender.
Godwill Kukonki, another promising talent, is also expected to stay behind for development purposes as United weigh up the best path forward for the young defender.
With new faces and familiar stars heading into a crucial pre-season, Amorim is wasting no time shaping the squad in his image—and difficult decisions like these are part of the process.
