Five youngsters who could mean United don’t need to buy this summer!
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal may have spent around £150m in last summer’s transfer market, but he supposedly remains committed to youth development at Old Trafford, as signalled by his faith in the likes of James Wilson, Paddy McNair and Tyler Blackett this season.
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The Dutchman could now look at these five players for promotion to the first-team next season, with the Red Devils perhaps not in such dire need of another spending spree after all…
Ben Pearson
A talented central midfielder, 20-year-old Ben Pearson has been compared with Old Trafford legend Paul Scholes – no pressure, Ben!
Andreas Pereira
A skillful young Brazilian midfielder, Andreas Pereira is a highly-regarded talent who has already attracted whispers of transfer interest from Juventus, though United will hope he doesn’t follow in Paul Pogba’s footsteps!
Joe Rothwell
Currently on loan at Blackpool, 19-year-old box-to-box player Joe Rothwell is another United youngster tipped for great things after gaining some valuable first-team experience.
Tom Thorpe
Regularly selected as captain for United’s youth teams, Tom Thorpe has helped the club to a number of honours and looks a strong and imposing centre-back for the future.
Saidy Janko
Currently on loan at Bolton Wanderers, Swiss youngster Saidy Janko looks an immensely talented winger with the physical attributes to make it at the top level.
List via the Daily Mirror.