Manchester United coaches believe that young forward James Wilson could yet be their home-grown Harry Kane, we can reveal.
The 22-year-old is currently impressing on-loan at Aberdeen, which is just the latest temporary move having also spent time with Brighton, Derby and Sheffield United.
Indeed Wilson’s career path looks strikingly similar to that of Kane – who had less than inspiring spells with the likes of Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich and Leicester before eventually making a huge name for himself under Mauricio Pochettino.
Wilson – who came through United under Sir Alex Ferguson – could yet get his chance to stake a claim back at Old Trafford come the end of the season.
A source said: “James Wilson is one who the coaches are following closely, they still see huge potential and are not ready to give-up on him.”
Meanwhile, United boss Jose Mourinho is rumoured to have two major doubts over making a move for in-form Bournemouth star Nathan Ake
Mourinho is expected to make a January move for a new centre-back, having missed out on a number of targets over the summer, and the Cherries star is said to be on his radar.
The Dutch star has been in excellent for this season as Eddie Howe’s men have made an impressive start to the new campaign.
United, meanwhile, have been shambolic at times defensively – with Chris Smalling, Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly and Phil Jones all struggling at different points of the season so far.
Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld, Leicester star Harry Maguire and Bayern’s Jerome Boateng were all targeted over the summer but Mourinho was unable to complete a deal for any of them and has been growing frustrated with his current defensive options ever since.
Now Ake seems to be the flavour of the month, although the Manchester Evening News claims there are doubts over a potential Old Trafford switch.
It is claimed that Ake is still regarded as being somewhat reckless and that Mourinho is worried about his naivety.
The MEN also claims that United feel that Chelsea are likely to try and re-sign the player when the transfer window reopens in the new year.
With David Luiz out of contract next summer and being tipped to join Barcelona, the Blues have been rumoured to be considering bringing Ake back to west London as the Brazilian’s replacement.'
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