MANCHESTER UNITED could field an incredible Under-25 XI if they can add the signings of Jadon Sancho and Darren Fletcher’s Stoke target Nathan Collins.
Fletcher joined Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s coaching staff in January and clearly made a big impression.
The Scot was named as the club’s new technical director last week with John Murtough getting the nod as United’s first football director.
And SunSport exclusively revealed the former midfielder is keen on 19-year-old Collins from his time with the Potters.
Fletcher spent two years at the Bet365 Stadium while Collins was coming through the club’s academy.
The youngster made his debut in the same season Fletcher called time on his playing career in 2019.
The 6ft 4in Irishman is one of the most hotly-tipped defenders in the Championship, having made 27 appearances for Michael O’Neill’s men this season.
And he has been in impressive form with the Potters hovering around mid-table in the Championship.
United have made no secret of their desire to sign a long-term partner for skipper Harry Maguire in the heart of defence.
Swede Victor Lindelof has failed to win over critics and is managing chronic back pain.
United are still linked with a move for last year’s No1 target Jadon Sancho, 20, and the Borussia Dortmund star would fit right into a team of stellar Red Devils youngsters.
First-team duo Marcus Rashford, 23, and Mason Greenwood, 19, could lead the line with Amad Diallo, 18, on the other wing to Sancho – fresh from netting his first senior United goal.
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Donny van de Beek would finally make the starting XI with the 23-year-old potentially partnered by Scott McTominay, 24, in the middle of the park.
Brandon Williams and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are both young enough to take up the full-back spots with Collins lining up alongside another one of Maguire’s partners in Axel Tuanzebe.
Dean Henderson is desperate to permanently displace David De Gea as SunSport revealed he expects to be No1 next season.
But the former Sheffield United loanee doesn’t have to worry about the experienced Spaniard for this side – with the 24-year-old slotting straight in to take the gloves.
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Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer comments on John Murtough and Darren Fletcher as new Football and Technical Directors
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
