Young players with world class potential that could be targeted...

[beingshe7don]

I'm not sure if there's a thread that already exists. If so, moderator please merge them together. With some of the top young talents moving to/ present at big teams this season such as:
Mbappe - PSG
Dembele - Barcelona
Asensio - Real Madrid
G Jesus - Man City
Sane - Man City
Vinicius Jr. - Real Madrid
Donnarumma - Milan
Deli Allie - Spurs

What are some of the young talented players that we could consider? I know we already have young talented players with Rashford, Martial, Pereira and TFM, what other players could we consider that could be world beaters in the next 5 to 10 years?

 

[Ian Reus]

Freddie Adu

 

[caisenma]

i would say we have a 2% chance of signing any of those players, with donnarumma being an exception

 

[VancouverUtdFan]

Of those listed only the latter 2 would be somewhat possible for United to acquire. Everyone else, no way does City/RM/Barca sell those guys to us.



Anyways, Malcom (Malcom Filipe Silva de Oliveira) of Bordeaux is the RW of the now+future we could most definitely use.

Immense Brazilian talent at just 20 years of age. Not a bad thing he has blazing speed down the touchline as well.

 

[welshwingwizard]

I think OP is suggesting beyond those mentioned who are already at, or have moved recently to top clubs, who could we go for from smaller clubs yet picked up.

 

[freshibal]

Pulisic from dortmund ?

 

[Deleted member 101472]

Karamoku dembele at Celtic, if he keeps progressing the way he has done so far every club in Europe will be After him.

 

[Ødegaard]

Timo Werner?
How is Max Meyer doing these days?
Weigl & Lemar.

 

[altodevil]

Pulisic, Pulisic, Pulisic

 

[Xeno]

Weigl.

 

[Rasendori]

Umaro Embalo as a player near the age of Vinicius Jr.

Malcom

Spoiler: Malcom

This season, we've struggled to break down low blocks. Whilst we beat West Ham 4-0, the goal that broke the deadlock was against the run of play, rather than dismantling a low block. Moreover, the second goal against West Ham, was the result of Rashford running into space and getting fouled, earning a free kick which we ultimately scored from. West Ham being 2-0 down, with nothing to lose, the option Bilic chose was to go for it, with his substitutions happening shortly after the second goal. As the game opened up, United were able to punish them on the counter, as exemplified by United scoring two further goals in quick succession.

Similarly, Swansea's 3-5-2 system frustrated us, congesting the midfield with Swansea having three midfielders to match that of our own, as the wing backs could concentrate on Rashford and Mata respectively, and even then the only time we looked remotely dangerous was through the dogged determination of Rashford. Additionally, its noteworthy that the first goal we scored wasn't from open play, but rather through a set piece, and the timing of it just before half time couldn't have been any worse for Clement who would've been happy going into the tunnel knowing they'd successfully frustrated Man Utd. Are failure to capitalise on our first goal led Swansea to believe they could actually nick a result, which led to two wingers coming on as substitutes as Swansea switched to a 4-4-2 system. Less than 10 minutes later, United introduced our own substitutes in Martial and Fellaini, as we changed to a 4-3-3 with the point downward giving us numerical superiority in central areas, a luxury we didn't have prior to Swansea's change in system. This made us particularly dangerous on the counter with Pogba playing in the interior, meaning he was closer to Martial, as now he had Fellaini alongside him who could provide additional support to Matic, and once again we scored a number of goals in quick succession following our opposition making the game more open.

With the aforementioned in mind, I feel we need another creative player to help us dismantle low blocks. We have a spine of physical players such as Bailly, Matic, Pogba, and Lukaku, and if we can be creative in the same measure with Lindelof/Tuanzebe, Pogba, MKhitaryan and Malcom then that would make us far more threatening. Rashford/Martial are the goal threats from outwide, what we lack is that Ribery/Coutinho/Hazard creative option on the right. That's why Malcom from Bordeaux would be my pick. I first saw him at the U20 World Cup for Brazil, when I wanted to see how Andreas Pereira was getting on. He showed flashes of brilliance, and I admittedly forgot about him until I noticed Adam Ounas wasn't being picked anymore for Bordeaux. The player being prioritised over him was Malcom. I watched some games to understand what he offered that Ounas couldn't, and it became increasingly apparent that Malcom has maturity beyond his years. This season, his progress continues to be on an upwards trajectory.

Malcom's weight of pass is brilliant, as he regularly switches play to the opposite winger, and carves up defences with his passes, he has the awareness and link up play to bring the right back into the game, such as getting them in positions where they can make a cut back. When coming across teams that play a low block, one way to destabilise them is to shoot from distance, forcing the opposition to leave their low block to close space, and Malcom has a cracking shot on him. Additionally, Malcom is also a direct free kick threat, which is pivotal considering we now look dangerous at indirect free kicks thanks to the delivery of MKhitaryan. We have Pogba and Rashford that can take them towards the left, and we could have Malcolm taking them on the right with his left foot. Furthermore, he's inherently capable of being a creative outlet at right with his ability to dribble by going on the outside as well as cutting inside.

Diawara

Spoiler: Diawara

Diawara is the salubrious linchpin of Sarri's midfield by functioning as the conduit between Napoli's defence and attack, offering locomotion in tight spaces, which bodes well for potentially playing with Pogba who is also press-resistant, physical attributes to dispossess players with consummate ease, and the speed to press aggressively and track back, he brings a much needed semblance and serenity to Napoli by having the confidence to not go for transparent passes, and this is exemplified by his propensity to make vertical passes which breaks the press. He's one that predominantly favours screening the defence instead of diving into challenges and leaving cavernous gaps behind.

 

[NoPace]

i would say we have a 2% chance of signing any of those players, with donnarumma being an exception

Of those listed only the latter 2 would be somewhat possible for United to acquire. Everyone else, no way does City/RM/Barca sell those guys to us.

OP isn't suggesting signing those players, they are suggesting we sign the next big young players.

Havertz comes to mind, he's got the kind of size Mourinho likes in midfield and could be a nice attacking option playing next to Pogba and ahead of Matic when we play 4-3-3. Only seen him play a couple times but he seems to have good vision and wins headers and is the German u-19 captain. Supposedly tore England u-19 apart and playing so often for Leverkusen at his age is very impressive.

 

[RedSky]

Maximiliano Romero.

 

[crossy1686]

Unfortunately I don't think United's current business model is one that prioritises finding the next 'ronaldo'. We're happier to let the likes of Dortmund find them, develop them and then us drop £100m on them.

 

[Home&Away]

Though I've only seen him on YouTube I have to admit dedonckers passing ability from deep (almost as a 3rd CB) impresses me

 

[AltiUn]

I think we have one of the best around in Tuanzebe.

 

[Red_toad]

I'm not sure if there's a thread that already exists. If so, moderator please merge them together. With some of the top young talents moving to/ present at big teams this season such as:
Mbappe - PSG
Dembele - Barcelona
Asensio - Real Madrid
G Jesus - Man City
Sane - Man City
Vinicius Jr. - Real Madrid
Donnarumma - Milan
Deli Allie - Spurs

What are some of the young talented players that we could consider? I know we already have young talented players with Rashford, Martial, Pereira and TFM, what other players could we consider that could be world beaters in the next 5 to 10 years?

What makes you think TFM is ever going to be world class? He's more an athlete than a footballer. Axel is far superior. Pereira looks to be a good prospect, but very doubtful he'll ever be a world class player.

As for topic, I like the looks of Pulisic, he looks to have a lot of potential, maybe not absolute top drawer, but a very good player.

 

[Red_toad]

I think we have one of the best around in Tuanzebe.

Yes he looks pure class. Really looks the have serious potential as a defender or midfielder, I'd dare say he could be as good as Rio one day.

 

[Red_toad]

Unfortunately I don't think United's current business model is one that prioritises finding the next 'ronaldo'. We're happier to let the likes of Dortmund find them, develop them and then us drop £100m on them.

When did we ever spend £100 million on anyone?
I'd say the business model United are looking at is getting very young players in and developing the academy. We have some excellent prospects in the 16 to 18 age range. We've been very active in targeting and obtaining young players who are around 15/16.

 

[flappyjay]

Tielemans might turn into a really good cm and could be available in a couple of seasons from Monaco

 

[Oo0AahCantona]

The only one on that list i would genuinely push for, no matter how hard and expensive it would be is dele alli, because he fits the criteria of English homegrown lad, young talented with world class potential, would make an impact now, would be realistically attainable in terms of the player wanting the move (money money money) and would completely compliment the current squad, manager and playing style.

 

[Devil may care]

Pulisic, Weigl, Lemar and Dendonker are all very talented young players.

 

[AltiUn]

Yes he looks pure class. Really looks the have serious potential as a defender or midfielder, I'd dare say he could be as good as Rio one day.

It's always difficult to not overhype youngsters but Tuanzebe is one who really excites, the composure he's displayed from such a young age is incredibly rare.

 

[Massive Spanner]

What about that Welbeck lad at Arsenal?

 

[Mibabalou]

Pulisic could play in any of the three in a 4231 and even maybe as the most attacking CM in a 433 or either wing.

 

[Sky1981]

5 years ago we had names like balotelli, macheda, depay, zouma, etc. Look at what they've become now.

Hard to predict. Real football isn't quantifiable like fm

 

[Jagga7]

Cherno Samba and To Maderia.

 

[United Pro]

I think we have one of the best around in Tuanzebe.

I think Upamecano at Leipzig is a step above as of now.

 

[AltiUn]

I think Upamecano at Leipzig is a step above as of now.

Never seen them play so can't give my opinion on him.

 

[beingshe7don]

I think OP is suggesting beyond those mentioned who are already at, or have moved recently to top clubs, who could we go for from smaller clubs yet picked up.

Thank you for clarifying my post. That's exactly what I meant. There's a very slim chance that we will buy those players and I'm just wondering if there's anyone else that we could consider.

What makes you think TFM is ever going to be world class? He's more an athlete than a footballer. Axel is far superior. Pereira looks to be a good prospect, but very doubtful he'll ever be a world class player.

As for topic, I like the looks of Pulisic, he looks to have a lot of potential, maybe not absolute top drawer, but a very good player.

TFM has world class potential and can develop if he can play consistently. I agree Axel is a great talent as well.

I hear a lot of people say Pulisic. He definitely looks like a real talent but could he adapt to the PL?

 

[DWelbz19]

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

 

[pacifictheme]

The new messi

 

[Silas]

For reasonable prices (probably):

Dendoncker
Malcom
Milinkovic-Savic
Bruma
Sessengon
Dembele (Celtic)

 

[Roberto420]

Angel Gomez will be immense in a couple of years
Weigl i've always thought would suit us would like to see us target him.

 

[Crashoutcassius]

We have martial and rashford we are doing okay

periera and angel gomes could still impact the prem too

plus, lukaku and pogba are 24 and could improve still to be excellent

 

[beingshe7don]

We have martial and rashford we are doing okay

periera and angel gomes could still impact the prem too

plus, lukaku and pogba are 24 and could improve still to be excellent

That's true... I just don't think Martial has what it takes to be a world class player though. I mean he'll be at best Mata level which isn't bad at all. It's weird because Martial is more naturally talented than Rashford but I see Rashford going on to be the bigger player. Either way, happy to have both of them playing for us. Martial needs a jolt of some kind to accelerate him to his potential. Sort of the Ronaldo who exponentially improved after the Rooney sending off spat.

 

[prtk0811]

If deli Ali's has to be tageted in a few years time he'll have to run down his contract to come to us, levy will make it near impossible for us to sign him even with big money.

Fulham young left back Ryan is a great prospect.

I can see bruma developing into a good player too.

Weigh dendonker tilemans could be future talents as well.

 

[Ramshock]

I think this is what Javier Ribalta has been brought in for. Of that list only Ali and Dunnarunna remotely possible.

 

[Mr Smith]

Good thread, would be nice to keep an eye on young talent throughout world football. Regarding the players already mentioned, I personally feel we should keep a very close eye on Dele Alli's situation in the next 12 to 18 months, and if there's an opportunity to sign him, we should do it. I reckon he'd be a great alternative to Griezmann if we couldn't get the former.

 

[Raoul]

All the players mentioned are already well known and wouldn't be available for reasonable prices. You have to find players when they are much younger than the likes of Alli, Jesus, et al.

But even that has a lot of risk in it since you never know how players are going to develop. Just look at Roy's list from 2001. Roy was scouting for a Bundesliga club at the time and came out with the below list of 100 youngsters at the time.

Spoiler: 1

1. Djibril Cisse (STR, Auxerre)
2. Andres D'Allesandro (AM, River Plate)
3. Leandro Bonfim (AM, Vitoria/PSV Eindhoven)
4. Fernando Jose Torres (STR, Atletico Madrid)
5. Jermaine Pennant (R/WNG, Arsenal)
6. Rafael Van der Vaart (C/MF, Ajax)
7. Florent Sinama-Pongolle (STR, Le Havre/Liverpool)
8. Piotr Trochowski (AM, FC Bayern Munich)
9. Anthony Le Tallec (AM/CFWD, Le Havre/Liverpool)
10. Mourad Meghni (AM, Bologna)
11. Pedro Mantorras (STR, Benfica Lisbon)
12. David Odonkor (FWD, Borussia Dortmund)
13. Darren Fletcher (C/MF, Manchester United)
14. John Welsh (C/DM, Liverpool)
15. Kim Kallstrom (CM, BK Hacken)
16. Philippe Mexes (CB, Auxerre)
17. Johnny Heitinga (CB, Ajax)
18. Juan Andreu Melli (CM, Real Betis)
19. Baldo Di Gregorio (CB, Eintract Frankfurt)
20. Andres Iniesta (AM, Barcelona)
21. Milan Baros (STR, Liverpool)
22. Marius Niculae (STR, Sporting Lisbon)
23. Fabricio Coloccini (CB, Milan/on loan to Alaves)
24. Ricardo Bernardo Quaresma (L/WNG, Sporting Lisbon)
25. Maicon (RWB, Cruzeiro)
26. Hugo Viana (CM, Sporting Lisbon)
27. Arjen Robben (L/WNG, Groningen/PSV Eindhoven)
28. Julio Colombo (CB, Montpellier)
29. Gregory Vignal (LB, Liverpool)
30. Jermaine DeFoe (STR, West Ham United)
31. Gareth Barry (LB, Aston Villa)
32. Marat Izmailov (AM/FWD, Lokomotiv Moscow)
33. Hassan Yebda (DM, Auxerre)
34. Leandro Romagnoli (AM, San Lorenzo)
35. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (CFWD, Ajax)
36. Dean Ashton (CFWD, Crewe Alexandria)
37. Ednilson (AM, Benfica Lisbon)
38. Chris Kirkland (GK, Liverpool)
39. Emilliano S. Dudar (CB, Velez Sarsfield)
40. Helder Postiga (STR, Porto)
41. Ahmed 'Mido' Hossam (STR/LWNG, Ajax)
42. Joaquin Sanchez (L/WNG, Real Betis)
43. Diego Ribas (AM, Santos)
44. Jay Lucas (CFWD, Southampton)
45. Niko Kranjcar (AM/CFWD, Dinamo Zagreb)
46. Christian Petereit (RB/CB, Schalke 04)
47. Ewerthon (STR/FWD, Borussia Dortmund)
48. Gael Givet (CB/LB, Monaco)
49. Francesco Lodi (AM, Empoli/Parma)
50. Massimo Donati (DM, AC Milan)
51. Gatti Ribeiro (RWB, Blooming)
52. Jeremie Aliadiere (STR, Arsenal)
53. Francesco Tarantino (LB/CB, Athletic Bilbao)
54. Lourenco Da Silva (FWD/LWNG, Sporting Lisbon)
55. Alexander Ludwig (L/WNG, Werder Bremen)
56. Landon Donovan (STR, San Jose Earthquakes)
57. Ricardo Costa (CB, FC Porto)
58. Filip Trojan (L/WNG, Schalke 04)
59. Carlos Martins (CM, Sporting Lisbon)
60. Serhat Akin (STR, Fenerbahce)
61. Johnnier Montano (AM/FWD, Parma-on loan to Verona)
62. Mark Fotheringham (C/MF, Celtic)
63. Rubinho (GK, Corinthians)
64. Michael Chopra (STR, Newcastle)
65. Edward Johnson (STR, Dallas Burn)
66. Johnny Van Beukering (STR, Vitesse)
67. Santino Quaranta (STR, DC United)
68. Andreas Hinkel (RB/RWB, Stuttgart)
69. Bojan Djrodjic (L/WNG, Manchester United)
70. Matteo Brighi (CM, Juventus)
71. Cherno Samba (CFWD, Millwall)
72. Hassan Ahamada (LWNG/STR, Nantes)
73. Theo Janssen (LM, Vitesse)
74. Derik Boateng (AM, Panathinaikos)
75. Mauro Rosales (R/WNG, Newell's Old Boys)
76. Dulee Johnson (STR, BK Hacken)
77. Fernando Macedo Nano (L/WNG, Barcelona)
78. Michael Essien (D/MF, Bastia)
79. Andres Oliveira (STR/FWD, Perth Glory)
80. Candido Costa (AM, Porto)
81. Tuomas Aho (CB, My-Pa)
82. Dimitar Berbatov (STR, Bayer Leverkusen)
83. Thijs Houwing (CFWD, Twente)
84. Labinot Harbuzi (AM, Malmo FF)
85. Michael Zepek (CM, Bayer Leverkusen)
86. Mika Vayrynen (AM, FC Jokerit)
87. Ramon Calliste (STR, Manchester United)
88. Christoph Preuss (RWB, Eintract Frankfurt)
89. Keith Kelly (CM, PSG)
90. Aldo Jara (FWD, Cerro Portano)
91. Kieran Richardson (L/WNG, Manchester United)
92. Leonardo Santiago (L/WNG, Feyenoord)
93. Shaun Maloney(STR, Celtic)
94. Azar Karadas (CFWD/CB, Brann Bergen)
95. Kaka (AM, Sao Paulo)
96. Benjamin Auer (CFWD, Borussia M'Gladbach)
97. Daniyel Cimen (LB/CB, Eintract Frankfurt)
98. Erdal Kilicaslan (CFWD, Bayern Munich)
99. David Prutton (D/MF, Nottingham Forest)
100. Alexander Hleb (AM, Stuttgart)