Amad isn’t quick at all and if he was he’d probably be a first team challenger.
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Think McClaren has an advisory role of some sort at Derby and wanted to bring him with him.
He looks really promising for sure. I like this signing.
Let's get him, I like what I see from few youtube clips... looks quick, good with the ball and fit, and a proper RW too.
Dan James mrk 2.0 
I never even heard of him until 5 minutes ago
I never even heard of him until 5 minutes ago
There would definitely be some form of compensation to Derby.
All three of them would have this preseason to prove they deserve to be in the first team. Nothing wrong with that. Plus we have 5 subs this coming season.
Mata, Lingard and Cavani leaving means they'll get a chance to impress.
Also, James' development wasn't really stunted due to being ignored. He played loads of games for us and did well most of the time what he's good at.
Steve McLaren who was at Derby this past season.
He's not going to be signing for us to be playing in the U23s. His other suitors will be offering first team football.
Is he a winger or CF?
Another failed potential - God this is depressing
I'll be absolutely shocked if we're looking at signing an 18 year old winger from a team that just got relegated from the Championship to be a starter for us this season. Absolutely no chance.
feck it, I'm in.
I do LOVE an unknown purchase.
Seems like I've been through before.
Ah yes. It was January 2013. I watched clips of Zaha on YouTube and was excited. This guy looks very similar. If he joins hopefully he has a better United career than Zaha.
Ah yes. It was January 2013. I watched clips of Zaha on YouTube and was excited. This guy looks very similar. If he joins hopefully he has a better United career than Zaha.
Got a time traveler here
There's a range of difference from being a regular starter to being in the U23s. If he's told he's gonna be part of the squad with lots of chances from the bench and the allure of the club along with knowing Rooney and McClaren, that may be enough.
Is he cheap?
If so just buy him and loan him out, see how he develops.
If so just buy him and loan him out, see how he develops.
He'll be a freebie I think
The boy doesn't run, he glides.
Then no reason to not get him i reckon, as I said I was rather impressed from what I saw of him.
Give him a measly contract and send him on loan, should be pretty straightened after that.
Yes of course, I’m sure he will want to sign a measly contract. His agent must be the anti-Raiola.
Skillful quick and strong, what's not to like?
I assume Rooney has given us the heads up.
I assume Rooney has given us the heads up.
We'll certainly try but as the case with plenty of young players in the past, other clubs can/will offer more playing time and an easier path into the first team. Let's see how this plans out.
Sensible signing.
Tbf, derby wouldn't have gone down without the massive points deductions.
Just sayin like.
He's 18 and coming from a champion (currently Ligue 1) club, something moderate should do it.
Yeah, that could be the determining factor, hop we get him though.
What I don't get is why Charlie McNeill isn't involved in the first team squad yet. He's up there with the best finishers in the club and Garnacho and Shoretire made it onto the bench atleast but not him.
Anyone know what that's about? I think he'd be the biggest success out of the academy.
Anyone know what that's about? I think he'd be the biggest success out of the academy.
Built like a man like his manager Rooney was at that age.
He actually reminds me a lot of Amad, except being taller, stronger, faster, more explosive and generally more physical. Considering that we paid 17M for Amad and this guy not only looks like an upgrade, but is also free, I'm sold.
If he’s good, yes? Why wouldn’t we on a free
Wonder if he's seen as a cheaper RW alternative to Antony or maybe I have it totally wrong
Looks good but he won't make XI. He only has s left foot, I didn't see any attempt to use his right. Every coach with position the left back to make him go right and he will a frustrating player to be watch by Utd fans. He probably needs 2-3 years before he is ready.
The kids next door are always on their trampoline and I’ve never heard it say ‘Malcolm’.
Last great one was Bebe.
He is quicker than Sancho!
McNeill is a decent young player, but nothing special.
He can be largely ineffective in games too. The FA youth cup final was a good example. He's not ready for senior football yet in a no. 9 role.
I think he'll need a loan personally, unless he develops a lot over the summer.
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