5 players who could be the future of Manchester United

Jadon Sancho could be the future of Manchester United.
Jadon Sancho could be the future of Manchester United.

#3 Amad Diallo

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Manchester United winger Amad Diallo (right) in action
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo (right) in action

Eyebrows were raised when Manchester United splurged £37 million on 18-year-old Amad Diallo ahead of the 2020-21 season. With only 76 minutes of first-team action behind him at the time, the scepticism was understandable.

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However, Diallo has settled into the Manchester United setup well. Although it is highly likely he'll need a loan spell or two under his belt, there have been consistent flashes of potential.

The Ivorian winger has already made nine appearances for the Red Devils. He is expected to become a staple at Old Trafford for a long time to come.


#2 Mason Greenwood

Manchester United's Mason Greenwood celebrates after netting a goal.
Manchester United's Mason Greenwood celebrates after netting a goal.

Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named Mason Greenwood as the club's 'most natural finisher' ahead of Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford. There is no doubt the 20-year-old is a special talent. The English striker has already made over 120 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring 34 goals.

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Evoking comparisons with the legendary Robin van Persie, the sky appears to be the limit for the young Greenwood. Blessed with a hammer of a left foot, blistering pace and clever movement, the United star made his England debut last year.


#1 Marcus Rashford

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace - Premier League
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace - Premier League

Marcus Rashford's Manchester United and England career has gone slightly off the rails in the last 12 months.

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He is considered a genuine contender to break the Red Devils' all-time scoring and appearances records. Rashford has played 283 times for the club, and has only recently turned 24.

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Since breaking onto the scene in the second half of the 2015-16 season, Rashford has scored 91 goals and assisted 57 times for United. He is also closing in on 50 appearances for England, having scored 12 times.

The next few months will be crucial for Rashford. Hailed for his tremendous off-field work and contribution to child welfare, the Red Devils star has struggled with injuries of late. There is also uncertainty about his best position and whether he's more of a winger than a centre-forward.

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Rashford lost his place in the England starting XI, and barely featured at Euro 2020 until the fateful penalty shootout in the final against Italy. Fortunately, he has found the net regularly for Manchester United since his recent return from shoulder surgery.

If Marcus Rashford can get his career back on track, he could soon go on to become England and Manchester United's main man for the next few years.

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