Reda Bekhti believes if Hannibal Mejbri can get accustomed to the physicality of the Premier League, he can become a huge asset to Manchester United. Speaking to First Time Finish (via the Mirror), Bekhti said:
Hannibal Mejbri has already made his Premier League debut after getting a few minutes against Wolverhampton Wanderers on the final day of last season. The 18-year-old French-born Tunisian international penned a new long-term contract with Manchester United earlier this year.
Manchester United are in dire need of a new central midfielder for the future
Despite having one of their most productive transfer windows in recent seasons, Manchester United failed to strengthen their central midfield position. The area has been a source of concern for the past couple of seasons.
However, the Red Devils might receive a solution to their long-term problem from their own youth academy in the form of Hannibal Mejbri. The 18-year-old midfielder is tipped as a long-term replacement for Paul Pogba.
Various youth coaches at Manchester United have praised Hannibal Mejbri’s performances while playing for the reserves. The Red Devils’ U-23 boss Neil Wood said:
Manchester United are renowned for their amazing youth system. In recent years, the academy has produced the likes of Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood, Scott McTominay and Dean Henderson.
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