Five best academy players to emerge from EPL clubs in the last few years

1. Adnan Januzaj (Manchester United)

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 05: David Moyes of Manchester United talks with Adnan Januzaj after victory in the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester United at Stadium of Light on October 5, 2013 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Januzaj began his career at United at the age of 16 after playing for Belgian club Anderlecht. Currently he’s a part of the first team squad at the Old Trafford.

Januzaj came into the limelight after his magnificent performance against Sunderland last week. This was his first start for United wherein he scored two astounding goals, much to the horror of the Black Cat fans. He assured a great comeback for the Red Devils.

He showed a great form in the pre-season games of Manchester United’s first squad and was termed as one of the best players. Many big clubs like Barcelona, Chelsea and Real Madrid are already eyeing him on the basis of his debut start for United as his current contract with United ends with this season.

After the uproar against another former United youth academy star Pogba moving to Juventus in 2012, Moyes is under a lot of pressure by the board as well as the fans to keep the youngster at Old Trafford. It has been reported that Januzaj will receive a lucrative long-term contract from Moyes.

All the United fans have their fingers crossed that the deal goes through and they don’t lose another one of their emerging stars.