Top young right wingers Manchester United should target this summer

It's been quite a while since Manchester United have had a proper right winger. Antonio Valencia used to dance down that right flank and deliver some menacing crosses before he was reduced to a one trick pony and was demoted to right back.

Ever since, United have tried out different players on the right side to no great effect. Juan Mata was often deployed as a winger but owing to his lack of pace, he never really stretched the opposition in the final third due to his proclivity for cutting inside and playing short passes.

And Manchester United have suffered due to a lack of width in the final third, particularly in the last season. As Antonio Valencia's contributions going forward started dwindling, the onus was on the likes of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and, later, Alexis Sanchez to use the left flank to provide the much-needed width.

That doesn't work out too well for United either as all 3 of them are right footers and likes to cut in. So, without further ado, let's take a look at a few right wingers Manchester United should look to sign in the summer.

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#3 Federico Bernarderschi

The Italian winger's style is akin to that of Riyad Mahrez's. He's an agile left-footer with silky feet and the ability to weave past defences. However, after joining from Fiorentina last summer, Federico Bernarderschi has only been used sparingly at Juve.

Most of his appearances have come off the bench and the 24-year-old finished the season having made only 7 starts. However, Bernarderschi has showcased his talent and given us all glimpses of what he's capable of whenever he's been afforded opportunities.

The former Fiorentina man scored 4 goals in the Serie A- one of them being a stylish freekick against his former club- and has provided 6 assists in 22 appearances, 15 of which have come off the bench.

Bernarderschi's eye for a pass is what sets him apart from most modern wingers. His ability to pick out a teammate and deliver well-weighted through balls has been his greatest asset over the past couple of seasons. He does not shy away from testing goalkeepers from range and has a lethal left foot.

The Italian is pacey, young and should be playing a whole lot more than he does right now for the Old Lady. Hence Manchester United looks like a suitable destination for him as he'll essentially be filling a void and playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world.

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#2 Gelson Martins

Gelson Martins is nearly impossible to catch once he gets away

If you are not familiar with this Sporting Lisbon youngster, you should head on over to Youtube and check him out. Martins is one of the most exciting youngsters plying his trade down the right flank in Europe right now.

The Portuguese winger is one of the fastest players in the league and has the dribbling skills to complement that. With 8 goals and 8 assists to his name in the league, Martins has been one of Sporting's best players this past season.

Martins shows great composure on the ball and is backed with impressive playmaking skills to match. He also loves to take a defender on and relishes beating them in one-on-ones. The fact that he is a right footer and can use the length and width of the pitch to great effect is something that Manchester United will definitely be interested in.

Martins was linked to Liverpool earlier this year but when has an immediate rival's interest in a player ever deterred Manchester United, eh?

#1 Inaki Williams

Inaki Williams loves beating defenders

Given his talent, you shouldn't be surprised if Inaki Williams shores up at a top, top club and goes on to become one of the best players in the world within half a decade. The Athletic Bilbao winger has all the attributes that the role of a right winger demands.

Williams' change of pace and turns are the stuff of nightmares for defenders. He is incredibly fast and is also a decent crosser of the ball. He scored 7 and assisted a further 6 goals in the La Liga this term.

The youngster will be a great addition to Manchester United as his pace is something they would love to add to their arsenal. United have a reputation for hitting teams hard on the counter and Williams will further strengthen them in that respect.

At 23 years of age, his best years are ahead of him and it looks like it is time for the Spaniard to make the switch to a big club. And if what we've seen so far is anything to go by, he will have no trouble catering to expectations at a club like Manchester United.