The deal already looks like a total steal, with Heaven proving his credentials for the first team and even winning the club\u2019s Player of the Month Award for December<\/a>.<\/p>\n While he has dropped out of the starting line-up for the past two games, Heaven is a big part of Manchester United\u2019s future plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n In a new interview with United\u2019s official podcast<\/a>, Heaven has been talking about his experience at the club to date.<\/p>\n Ayden Heaven was a BARGAIN\u2026 How much is he worth now? <\/p>\n \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n Ayden Heaven<\/a> left London for Manchester last January and he has taken it all in his stride. The defender says he has not found the adaptation to be fairly straightforward.<\/p>\n Heaven explained the key to his success: \u201cWorking hard in training\u2026 I try to work as hard as I can.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I\u2019ve come in, I feel like I\u2019ve taken my chances as well, also the trust from the manager that plays me, that helps as well.\u201d<\/p>\n Heaven made his debut under Ruben Amorim<\/a>, also playing under Darren Fletcher and as a substitute under Michael Carrick<\/a> in the Manchester Derby<\/a>.<\/p>\n He was asked about how he would improve his game, and if there was anything he would try to \u2018steal\u2019 from Harry Maguire<\/a>\u2018s game, who appeared alongside him on the podcast.<\/p>\n Heaven responded with certainty, commenting: \u201cDefinitely, attacking set pieces, scoring from the corners and crosses.\u201d<\/p>\n The youngster has not scored a goal for Manchester United in a competitive game. He did net on the club\u2019s post-season tour<\/a> in 2025, but is awaiting his first official goal.<\/p>\n Maguire was asked if there was anything he would take from Heaven\u2019s game, he said: \u201cI\u2019d steal his left foot. I\u2019d love to have his left foot alongside my right. It\u2019d make the game a lot easier.\u201d<\/p>\n Should Harry Maguire get a contract extension beyond the 2025\/26 season? <\/p>\n \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n Ayden Heaven must now be patient<\/p>\n Ayden Heaven proved his quality for Manchester United during a tough stretch for the club\u2019s defenders with injuries.<\/p>\n Harry Maguire\u2019s return to fitness and Lisandro Martinez<\/a> hitting form<\/a> has made Heaven\u2019s task more complicated, while Matthijs de Ligt is also set to return from injury soon.<\/p>\n Leny Yoro is in the same position as Heaven, and they must stay ready for when they are called upon.<\/p>\n \u201cPersonally I want to try and get into the team, it\u2019s difficult at the moment\u2019, Heaven added.<\/p>\n United have shifted to two centre-backs after playing with three under Ruben Amorim, and there are only 15 games remaining. <\/p>\n The players must band together and accept the limited game time to go around, to accomplish the goal of earning Champions League qualification for next season, in turn unlocking opportunities for squad rotation.<\/p>\n Join Our Newsletter <\/p>\n Receive a digest of our best United content each week direct to your mailbox<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven has been discussing his stint with the Red Devils. 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