Our Manchester United fans here inside the Transfer Tavern are excited about the next wave of youth academy prospects coming through the ranks, with Jose Mourinho not looking to break United’s 80-year-old record of having a youth academy player named in every matchday squad.

Following his appointment, many of our punters believed that Mourinho wouldn’t give youth a chance at Old Trafford, however, he seems to be fully invested in the Red Devils’ long-standing policy – Scott McTominay is a prime example of that.

Our regulars like Mourinho’s idea of, if a United graduate impresses enough to make it into the first team, they’ll know it’s not just for a cameo 10-minute stint in a meaningless game. Mourinho’s policy is this, in order to promote an academy player he must be there to be a first-team fixture and be able to contribute towards the betterment of the team.

Many will be looking to follow in the infamous footsteps of the class of ’92 and more recently Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard.

Our landlord takes a look at the TWO players that could be United’s next success story…

Andreas Pereira

Despite being out on loan at La Liga side Valencia currently, there was the growing talk of a return to United in January. Pereira is considered a huge talent for the future within the walls of Old Trafford and many believe it’s time he started to gain some valuable first-team minutes.

A very creative talent, he looks the part in a United shirt and seems to be a player the fans would love to watch from the terraces. Now, it’s time for Mourinho to let the attacker have the platform he needs in which to grow into the player many believe he can be.

Angel Gomes

Having penned a long-term deal with the club recently, Mourinho would be wise to give Angel Gomes some Premier League starts once the Champions League spot is wrapped up. One of the most talented young forwards to have emerged from the club’s academy in recent years, handing him a start could do wonders for his confidence and aid him grow as a first-team player.

The local Mancs love a youth player coming into the fold, and none come more exciting than Gomes.