1. Martin Ødegaard (Strømsgodset IF) A young player who United have already had over on trial although to be fair, so has most of Europe. Much like the previous Norwegian superstar at United, he's a Liverpool fan! This young boy has the physique of a man and unlike Freddy Adu, he isn't all hype. Watching him he looks like a young Boban, terrific balance, great feet and plays with the maturity of a player in his prime. The dilemma Utd have is, if they bought him now they'd probably have to take him and loan him out elsewhere as he's not quite ready. The danger is, when you leave a young player at a club who has already sold him, they tend not to play them. Exactly the same thing happened to Fabio and Rafael at Fluminense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rAUls8rEYs
2. Youri Tielemans. The production line of young talent in Belgium is absolutely staggering, whatever they did 20 years ago it's working. Tielemans is a young Midfielder in the mold of Patrick Viera, he's quite physical for a 17 year old with terrific technique and a great engine. Belgian kids tend to settle well into a Northern European climate, given his age, his talent and the fact that United are crying for his type, he be well worth bringing in to support a Strootman or a Vidal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSmHzW_txhw
3. Bernard. A brilliant young winger with skill and pace to burn. He was rated so highly at by his previous vlub in Brazil Atletico Mineiro they turned down a $9.8m bid by Spartak Moscow 6 months before selling him to Shakhtar Donetsk for a cool $22m. However with the political situation in Donetsk as it is, Bernard has made it clear he wants to leave. United have always been a club that loves wingers, with the likely departure of Ashley Young and the fact that van Gaal remains unconvinced about Valencia, they could do worse than young Bernard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrSbfKdM5rQ
4. Eder Balanta. If there is one position United will strengthen in come January it will be the center of defence, the problem being of course, there just isn't that many top class central defenders about. The club must no doubt occasionally cast envious glances at Raphael Varane and think "what if"? So when another young exceptional central defender comes along, no doubt United will be interested. Balanta is built like a breeze block, he's quick and good in the air, physically he's perfect for England. Tim Vickery raves about him at every opportunity (although he did the same about Rafael Scheidt) at one time too. Balanta however looks the real deal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NApExJhZwEY
5. Luka Jovic. Let me start by stating the obvious, the Balkans know how to produce footballers and nothing gets the pulse racing like a good young striker. Back in May Jovic broke Dejan Stankovic's record as the youngest goalscorer in a competitive fixture in the clubs history and lets just say Red Star have had a few talented kids. Jovic has been prolific for Serbia and Red Star at youth level. Having just turned 17 and with the fact Serbia aren't in the EU it would be hard to get him before he's 18, a problem Utd faced with Adem Ljajic so they may be faced with the same problem they would have with Ødegaard with him not being played but nobody costs more than a good young striker, everyone will want to get this kids signature before he blows up. No doubt Utd scouts will be watching him closely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvqxKzfp8lQ
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