Man Utd's next academy graduates to look out for

The 2023/24 season has been a tough watch for Manchester United fans at times, but it will always be remembered as the breakthrough season of both Kobbie Mainoo and Willy Kambwala.

Teenage midfielder Mainoo has been dazzling fans all season, while Kambwala has stepped up during an injury crisis to show Erik ten Hag that United's academy is bursting with talents looking to make an impact at senior level.

Here are ten more names from United's academy to keep an eye out for.

A post shared by Harry Amass (@harryamass70)

Age: 17
Position: Left-back

While Harry Amass' status as an academy graduate is up for debate — he joined from Watford in the summer of 2023 — what cannot be denied is his status as one of England's most intriguing young left-backs.

Amass was called up to the bench for United's 2-2 draw with Liverpool, and although injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia definitely aided his cause, he was more than deserving of such recognition after a dazzling campaign for Adam Lawrence's Under-18s.

An attack-minded, athletic talent, Amass was part of Watford's senior setup at 15 and was also the subject of interest from Chelsea before opting to take his talents to Manchester.

Age: 16
Position: Winger/left-back

Bendito Mantato has really caught the eye for Lawrence's Under-18s this season but, as you can see by his position, is still figuring out what the future holds for him at senior level.

The 16-year-old has been compared to Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka, who also broke through as a left-back before establishing himself further forwards. Mantato is left-footed and incredibly versatile, and his ability to fill in in almost every position on the pitch perhaps explains why he has already trained with Erik ten Hag's seniors.

Scouts