This is a time when players can stake their claim for a starting place and the Academy youngster hit the ground running in the games against Derby County, Queens Park Rangers and Brentford.
Unfortunately, the clash at Preston North End was cancelled but there is still Saturday's Old Trafford encounter with Everton to come, with the eagerly anticipated action live on MUTV.
Ex-winger Ben Thornley believes Elanga is in contention to start in the Premier League opener with Leeds United on 14 August, following his goals against QPR and Brentford.
“He could be a candidate for the left-hand side,” he said.