Manchester United’s academy may hold the key to solving Rúben Amorim’s biggest issue, with a "highly rated" youngster potentially providing the answer.
The club's academy has a long history of producing talented players, with an academy graduate featuring in every matchday squad since October 1937.
Despite Rúben Amorim's experience in promoting young players, having given debuts to 27 academy products during his time at Sporting CP, the current lack of academy players in United's first team is a concern.
With Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford's summer transfers, Kobbie Mainoo is the most likely candidate to become a regular player at Old Trafford, but faces a tough task in displacing Bruno Fernandes in the double pivot.
If United chooses not to make any signings in the January transfer window, Amorim may turn to the academy to solve first-team problems.
Manchester United’s academy has been crucial to the club for its long and illustrious history.
Author's summary: Manchester United's academy may solve Rúben Amorim's biggest problem with a highly rated youngster.