Manchester United have a handful of talented academy players who will be aiming to break into Ruben Amorim’s first team next season.
One of the reasons Ineos hired Ruben Amorim as head coach in November was because of his great record with young players.
Amorim handed out 27 debuts as Sporting Lisbon boss, and he has wasted no time dipping into Manchester United’s rich pool of academy talents this season.
Chido Obi made his first start against Brentford after joining from Arsenal in the summer. Harry Amass, Toby Collyer and Tyler Fredricson have also become regulars in the first team.
Looking to follow in their footsteps is Sekou Kone, who was poached by Ineos in the summer, and fellow midfielder Jack Moorhouse.
Photo by Manchester United/Manchester United via Getty ImagesMan United’s plan for Sekou Kone and Jack Moorhouse
With Christian Eriksen set to leave in the summer, United will need to reinforce their midfield next season – whether that be from the academy or from a new signing.
Reports claim United want Jobe Bellingham and Chris Rigg to join in the summer, but there are two extremely talented midfielders hoping to break through next season in Kone and Moorhouse.
However, according to the Daily Mail, there have been indications from United that both Kone and Moorhouse will be sent on loan next season.
A loan move to Europe is on the cards for Kone, while League One and League Two teams are “desperate” to take Moorhouse next season.
Both Kone and Moorhouse will hope to be a part of United’s 2025 post-season tour once the season comes to a close, and there they will have a chance to impress Amorim.
Jack Moorhouse is Man United’s Paul Pogba 2.0
While it seems Moorhouse and Kone are not quite ready for Amorim’s first team, they are both extremely highly-rated at Carrington and have bright futures at the club.
Moorhouse has been compared to Paul Pogba because of his qualities and athleticism in midfield.
Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system relies on hard-working midfielders and both Moorhouse and Kone are ideal profiles for the Portuguese head coach.
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Kone and Moorhouse already have squad numbers after being included in the matchday squad against Tottenham back in February.
Kone is constantly improving in training, and clearly coaches feel a loan move will help to unlock his full potential.