Man United are Fosu-Mensah's priority

Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah has claimed that the club remain his number one priority ahead of his international career with the Netherlands. 

The 18-year-old received a surprise call-up for the friendlies against Republic of Ireland, Poland and Austria back in May, but told national team coach Danny Blind he was unavailable as he was carrying a knock.

The youngster believes his time on the international stage will come, but for now that he is focusing on club football.

"A groin problem was causing me too much problems," the versatile defender told VoetbalInternational.

"I told the national team coach about it and also informed the doctor. I need to rest. If I do too much now, I will be sidelined during pre-season. We also have a trip to China coming up with Manchester United. I have to be fit for that. It's a long journey and we will be training hard.

"I will meet with my physio in two weeks' time and we will do everything to make sure I will be ready for the first training of the new season.

"The national team coach has ensured me that he is keeping a close eye on me. I am still only 18. My time will come. I am focused on United now. I was happy with the call-up for Netherlands and the coach will keep following me."

Fosu-Mensah made eight Premier League appearances for United during the 2015-16 campaign, and will be looking to establish himself further in the first team next season.