Man Utd fans say ‘remember the name’ as Ten Hag calls up keeper, 17, with Heaton mysteriously missing amid transfer link
MANCHESTER UNITED fans are expecting big things from Eric ten Hag’s shock addition to his pre-season squad.
Teenage goalkeeper Elyh Harrison will be part of the matchday squad for this afternoon’s pre-season friendly with French giants Lyon.
The 17-year-old is rated highly by many at the club – and Red Devils fans are hopeful he could be the next big thing.
One of the Old Trafford faithful tweeted: “A brilliant modern-day goalkeeper with amazing distribution and on the ball also a sweeper keeper and a great shot-stopper.”
Another said: “Hopefully he grows a bit. Then we have a top talent on our hands.”
And another said: ” This guy is the real deal. Huge 1vs1. Brilliant with his feet.
“Great command of his area. Ability to pull off the unbelievable. Top talent.”
One remarked: ” In my time watching academy football I’ve never been as excited about a GK prospect like I am by Elyh Harrison.
“Seems to have everything needed to be an ETH goalie re: on the ball, and is an above-average shot-stopper.
“Excited by his 1st team squad inclusion, sky’s the limit.”
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Another chimed in: “Harrison is a huge talent that we need to think about in terms of squad building for the next 5 years.”
One excited Red Devil said: “Tomorrow we introduce you the world Remember the name, Elyh Harrison.”
Tom Heaton – who is understood to be on the radar of Premier League new boys Luton Town – hasn’t been included in the squad.
The 37-year-old is expected to leave Old Trafford in the coming weeks – despite the departure of David de Gea and Dean Henderson‘s seemingly-imminent exit.
United’s clash with Lyon will be their first after tying striker Marcus Rashford down to a new bumper five-year deal – which has made him the club’s highest-paid player.
The 25-year-old said: “I joined Manchester United as a seven-year-old boy with a dream.
“That same passion, pride, and determination to succeed still drives me every time I have the honour of wearing the shirt.
“I’ve already had some amazing experiences at this incredible club, but there is still a lot more to achieve and I remain relentlessly determined to win more trophies in the years ahead.”