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Manchester United is looking to strengthen their midfield with potential departures of key players. Jacob Devaney is highlighted as a promising youth talent who could be promoted to the first team.
Jacob Devaney: The next Man United starlet waiting in the wings
Manchester United need to strengthen their midfield options this summer.
With Casemiro leaving and Manuel Ugarteâs future also looking increasingly likely to be away from Old Trafford, Kobbie Mainoo is the only central midfielder with a certain future, as he is on the cusp of signing a new deal.
Huge names such as Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Aurélien Tchouaméni have been linked with a move to the club. It has also been reported that United may need up to three midfielders but only plan to buy two, with the idea of promoting one from the youth team very much in mind.
They should look no further than Jacob Devaney. The Irishman is currently on loan at St Mirren, and despite the talents of and Jim Thwaites, he is the best placed to step into the senior squad.
Jacob Devaney is a young talent in Manchester United's youth team, seen as a potential future star due to his skills and the club's need for midfield reinforcements.
Manchester United is expected to lose Casemiro and possibly Manuel Ugarte, leading to a need for at least two new midfield signings and a potential promotion from the youth team.
Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, and Aurélien Tchouaméni are among the midfielders linked to Manchester United as they seek to strengthen their squad.
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Devaney has stepped into the first team at Scottish Premiership side St Mirren and has looked totally at home.
The 18-year-old joined in January and has been part of a successful side, one of the top-performing ones in Scotland. They took Celtic to extra time in the Scottish Cup semi-final and have also had some impressive results with Devaney.
He particularly stood out with a magnificent display in his sideâs unlucky 0-1 defeat at Celtic Park earlier this month.
Devaney has played 11 times in total and scored one goal for his side.
His growing importance in the team can be seen in the fact that he has played 90 minutes in three of the last four matches.
Former St Mirren boss, Stephen Robinson, spoke on Devaneyâs mental strength by claiming, âI donât usually take first loans but heâs such a mature young man.â
The young midfielder was also captain of the under-21 side before leaving for senior football on loan in the winter.
He has also impressed for his country, putting in a highly praised shift against England under-21s in November last year.
Not only has he shown that he can handle senior football and a first-team dressing room, he also possesses the skillset.
He has been described as a player on the ball who âeffortlessly demonstrates the competence and composure so common among top academy graduates.â
His mobility has also been impressive, and he has consistently demonstrated his ability to get himself around the pitch. This is something the current United midfield lacks in abundance and will need to be addressed this summer.
Devaney is still a developing player and is certainly not the finished article. He will need time to reach his full potential and may even need another senior loan in the future.
Nonetheless, if United are going to take a chance on one of their youth team midfielders, Devaney stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Source: transfermarkt.com
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