5 Gifted Young Players Manchester United could lose by the end of this season

#2 Eric Bailly

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While he is not technically a youngster anymore, Bailly is still only 24 and as such, deserves to be in this list. Mourinho signed him within a fortnight of joining United in the summer of 2016 and Bailly was rock solid for the Red Devils in his first season and then things fell out of place. It started last season, with an ankle injury and bruise that meant that he missed 26 games for United.

When he did return to full fitness, he found it tough to break into the team. This season, a combined loss of form and deteriorating relationship with his manager are among the many reasons which has seen him start just 5 games so far. He has not even made the squad in the last 3 games, which shows that the Ivorian's time at Old Trafford is all but over.

At a stage when United are going through a defensive meltdown, Bailly's assurance and strength should have been comforting. Instead, Mourinho seems to have lost every faith in him and has almost ushered him out the door. The Ivorian could even move on in January, with The Daily Mail reporting that Arsenal, PSG and Tottenham are all interested in the Centerback. Even if he does not exit in the winter, only a miracle can stop Bailly from leaving United in the summer next year.