The future Norway international, already capped at youth level, also got minutes at senior level in pre-season during the Sela Cup against Girona and Brest at St James' Park. He brings a physical presence to the table and is deemed to push on at United.

On the latest episode of Don't Go To Bed Just Yet, Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix ponders whether Leeds should pay more than £12m for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff.

The Whites, who kickstart their top-flight campaign on Monday, August 18, against Everton at Elland Road, lifted the Championship title with a 2-1 win at Plymouth Argyle in May. Despite the success, their starting XI against Man United could look a whole lot different compared to the team that began in Devon.