Manchester United face criticism over retention of defender Harry Amass

Manchester United remain under scrutiny following the decision to retain full-back Harry Amass past the summer transfer window. The club reportedly sought a £6 million transfer fee for the player, leading to the collapse of a proposed deal with Burnley, which had offered £3.5 million. Despite a gap at the left-back position in the senior squad, Amass has not been included in a matchday squad this season and has returned to the under-21 team. The club opted against a loan move for the defender, despite interest from other sides. Amass, who experienced an injury-shortened loan spell at Norwich previously, had featured throughout the club's pre-season schedule. Analysts suggest that limited first-team minutes could negatively impact his market valuation moving forward.

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