Seven Man Utd youngsters who could make their breakthrough under Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag has built himself a reputation of producing young talent at former club Ajax. Having now moved to Manchester United - the club who recently got their hands on the FA Youth Cup - it could well be a match made in heaven.

The Red Devils pride themselves on the young talent previously produced through their academy, with the iconic 'Class of '92' showcasing the club's fantastic youth system.

As Ten Hag looks to shape a side capable of winning silverware at Old Trafford, the 52-year-old could use his first season there to assess some up-and-coming stars. But who will be top of his list? Planet Sport outlines seven youngsters ready to make their breakthroughs in 2022/23.

Alejandro Garnacho

The 17-year-old winger is perhaps Manchester United's highest rated youngster.

United were confident enough in Garnacho's ability to splash £1million on his signature back in 2020, and he's already paid the club back by playing a pivotal role in their FA Youth Cup success.

In his six appearances in the competition, Garnacho scored seven goals and registered three assists - including scoring twice in the final as United beat Nottingham Forest 3-1.

His superb performances in the youth set-up earned him a chance to train with the senior squad, and Garnacho ended the 2021/22 season having made two appearances with 11 minutes of Premier League football to his name.

Having already been called up to the Argentina national squad this year, Garnacho is emerging as a huge prospect for United, and with a small amount of Premier League football under his belt the 17-year-old could well be a part of Ten Hag's masterplan next season.

James Garner

The central midfielder has enjoyed the 2021/22 season out on loan with Nottingham Forest, and while United's season ended in misery at Crystal Palace on Sunday, Garner is preparing for a trip to Wembley for the play-off final.

Having made 41 appearances for Steve Cooper's side this season, Garner has finally gained enough first team experience to show his promise, and his four goals and eight assists from midfield have also showcased his final product.

Despite Forest's interest in keeping him at City Ground next season, Garner could instead find himself very much part of the first team picture at Old Tarfford.

Shola Shoretire

Despite snatches of game time during Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's tenure, Shoretire has drifted back into United's youth set-up.

But at just 18, the promising forward has plenty of time to continue developing, and his brief taste of Premier League football will spur him on.

His impact at youth team level has perhaps been overshadowed by Garnacho's arrival, but Shoretire is still a phenomenal talent, one that has been working hard with the club's reserves.

He made 27 appearances for the under-23s in 2021/22, including 22 appearances in Premier League 2 and a handful in the UEFA Youth League.

Playing predominantly on the right flank, Shoretire chipped in with eight goals and eight assists.

On top of making two senior appearances this season - including a Champions League debut - Shoretire has been pictured recently training with the senior team under Ralf Rangnick.

Hannibal Mejbri

Mejbri's short stints in United's line-up this season have provided the Old Trafford faithful with a beacon of hope in an otherwise forgettable season.

The Tunisia international has now spent two years in Manchester after he made a high profile switch from Monaco, with the fee for his transfer understood to be around £5million.

But after making small cameos in the first team, the 19-year-old looks to have bulked up physically - reacting to one of the criticisms former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made about him.

Charlie McNeill

He again made headlines after he kissed United's badge in a youth derby against his former side.

After making the cross-city move, McNeill enjoyed a stellar first season in red, scoring 24 goals in 21 Under-18 appearances. He added an extra eight goals in 19 appearances this season after making the step up to play Premier League 2 football.

Alvaro Fernandez

Another United youth stars who has recently trained with the first team squad is Alvaro Fernandez, who plies his trade at left-back.

The 19-year-old was another crucial cog in United's FA Youth Cup-winning side, and his performances clearly caught the eye of Rangnick, who invited him to first team training before naming him on the bench at Selhurst Park.

He failed to make his way onto the pitch, and he's yet to make his first team debut for Manchester United, but it's only a matter of time until the Spaniard sets foot on the hallowed Old Trafford turf.

Charlie Savage

He only saw around four minutes of action on his debut against Young Boys in December, but the Welsh central midfielder has been one of the first names on the team sheet for the under-23s.

He was also named on the bench for the Crystal Palace fixture, but he wasn't able to add more first team minutes to his CV. That could all change next year.

READ MORE: Steve McClaren returns to Manchester United as Erik ten Hag builds coaching team