10 Manchester United academy stars who could make the first team this year

#4 DJ Buffonge

Buffonge has played in the Arsenal and Fulham academies prior to his switch to United

Darren Raekwon McIntosh-Buffonge signed for Man United in November 2015, after having previously been in the Arsenal and Fulham academies. Buffonge is another midfielder in the United ranks who can play a deeper role or an attacking one based on the needs of the team.

During the 2016/17 season, the Londoner was deployed mainly in defensive midfield alongside Callum Whelan. Despite playing a deeper role, Buffonge has found himself on the scoresheet on a number of occasions and produced assists for his teammates. He has three goals to his name so far this season.

The 17-year-old made his first appearance for the Reserves in September and will hope that a leap to the senior side follows soon.