Manchester United youngsters who left Old Trafford too early

Magnus Wolff Eikrem during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Roda JC Kerkrade and Heerenveen at the Parkstad Limburg on September 21, 2013 in Kerkrade, The Netherlands. (Getty Images)

Magnus Wolff Eikrem (Heerenveen)

The Norwegian, who joined United on his 16^th birthday, rejoined Molde – now managed by Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – without even making his competitive debut.

Having left Old Trafford for regular first-team opportunities, Magnus Eikrem was a vital cog in the club’s engine room and helped them to two consecutive Tippeligaen titles in 2011 and 2012.

The 23-year-old joined Dutch side Heerenveen on a four-year deal earlier this year, and has already scored twice in seven appearances.