Ghanaian duo named in Manchester United squad for pre-season

Manchester United coach Ten Hag has made an exciting move by handpicking two talented Ghanaian youngsters to join the squad for their highly anticipated pre-season trip to Norway, showcasing the club’s commitment to nurturing promising talent.

One of the selected players is Omari Forson, who is an England U16 international and has previously trained with West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur before joining Manchester United’s academy. Forson signed his first professional contract with the club on August 7, 2021.

The other player is Kobbie Mainoo, who signed his first professional contract with Manchester United in May 2022. His impressive performances, including a strong midfield display against Carlisle United in the EFL Trophy, earned him a call-up to the senior squad for training in October 2022.

Mainoo was even named on the bench for the first time on October 16, 2022, ahead of a Premier League match against Newcastle United.

Under the leadership of Erik ten Hag, Manchester United will take a squad of 26 players to Norway for their first pre-season friendly against Leeds United. The game in Oslo provides an opportunity for the players to gain valuable playing time before the start of the new season.

Leeds United, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, are preparing for a return to the Championship.

The full squad for the pre-season trip includes goalkeepers Tom Heaton, Nathan Bishop, and Matej Kovar; defenders Alvaro Fernandez, Rhys Bennett, Will Fish, Marc Jurado, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Brandon Williams; midfielders Toby Collyer, Fred, Dan Gore, Hannibal, Isak Hansen-Aaroen, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele, and Charlie Savage; and forwards Amad, Noam Emeran, Omari Forson, Joe Hugill, Jadon Sancho, and Shola Shoretire.