5 youngsters Manchester United should target in the future

Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League
These young recruits could light up Old Trafford

#1 Justin Kluivert - Ajax

Mourinho's man?
Patrick Kluivert's son, Justin, has the potential to reach the same heights as his father

Justin Kluivert is perhaps the most talked about youngster amongst the five listed in this slideshow. Jose Mourinho is apparently a huge admirer of the 18-year old star.

Mourinho knows Kluivert from the manager’s time at Barcelona. Justin is the son of Patrick Kluivert, who was a great forward and used to play for the Catalans. In the finals of last season’s Europa League, Mourinho was seen having a talk with Justin Kluivert. Many rumored it to be a sign of things to come in future.

If you judge the Dutchman by his abilities, then he is right up there at the top amongst his peers. Justin Kluivert is a winger, having the ability to play on either flank. His direct running coupled with his finishing instincts make him a huge threat in front of the goal.

Something that separates Justin Kluivert from forwards of his age is his composure in front of the goal. He always seems to have that extra second, which helps him to make the correct decision in front of the goalkeeper.

Kluivert has scored five times and assisted twice in his fourteen appearances for Ajax this season. With age by his side, there can be obvious improvements in his game. Additionally, Mourinho's interest in the youngster could see him move to Old Trafford as early as next summer!

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