Manchester United’s strikers have not exactly set the stage alight this season with Rasmus Hojlund failing to impress in the last two games.
In fact, it was Joshua Zirkzee who impressed more than the Dane in his short cameo against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday. But the Dutchman’s future remains in the air.
With Marcus Rashford already announcing his desire to leave, Ruben Amorim needs help up front and the solution could come from within the academy.
There has been a lot of hype built up around Chido Obi since he switched from the Emirates to Old Trafford but it is his U18 teammate Gabriele Biancheri who has caught the eye of coaches.
Biancheri on fire
He has been on fire for the U18s, netting eight times in six games in the U18 league while grabbing a stunning hat-trick in the 5-0 FA Youth Cup win over Coventry this week.
The Welshman has impressed for the reserves as well, scoring twice in the PL 2 while also netting thrice in the UEFA Youth League.
According to Givemesport, Amorim has been hugely impressed with the 18-year-old and it is only a matter of time before he is called up for first team training.
“Welshman Gabriele Biancheri grabbed a hat-trick to Obi-Martin’s brace in the 5-0 FA Youth Cup win over Coventry this week. It’s an indicator that United’s production line of talent is still in full flow.
Amorim impressed
“Biancheri has now scored eight goals in six appearances in the Under-18 league and has already attracted the interest of Amorim and his coaches along with Obi-Martin.”
The report also adds that Amorim will not throw the youngster into the deep end just yet and is not looking to bring through any young strikers currently, rather adopting a wait-and-watch policy.
United have quite a few promising strikers coming up through the system and apart from the former Arsenal youth star and Biancheri, there is also Ethan Wheatley waiting for his first opportunity under Amorim.
It will be interesting to see what Amorim’s plans are and whether the club send anyone of them out on loan. Wheatley is attracting plenty of interest and a temporary move away could help him catch the coach’s eye.
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Ayantan Chowdhury
Ayantan has worked for 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites but his heart was always set on writing about his favourite club. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
