Manchester United’s academy continues to produce standout talent, with Harry Amass and Tyler Fredricson featuring this season under Ruben Amorim.
While some youngsters have successfully transitioned into the first team, others have found their breakthroughs elsewhere—often in quieter, less glamorous circumstances.
United’s scouts are actively monitoring loan stars and former academy graduates scattered across Europe, keeping close tabs on players who may have taken a longer route to prominence.
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With the 2024/25 pre-season approaching, fringe players and returning loanees will be hoping to impress Amorim and his coaching staff, as United prepare for a rebuild under new INEOS leadership.
Among the names being whispered about in scouting reports this month is Noam Emeran—one of United’s forgotten faces—who has just enjoyed a major milestone in his professional career.
Signed from Amiens in 2019, Noam Emeran was once touted as a future star at Old Trafford, but recurring injuries and inconsistent form at academy level saw his progress stall.
His standout moment came in pre-season 2023, when he scored and was named man of the match against Leeds United, sparking brief talk of a breakthrough under Erik ten Hag.
However, just weeks later, Emeran sealed a permanent move to Dutch second tier side FC Groningen, in search of regular senior football.
His first season saw limited game time—just 12 appearances and one assist, often turning out for the under-21s—but this campaign has brought a late resurgence.
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Despite spending most of the season as an unused substitute, Emeran made his first league appearance since September against RKC Waalwijk—and made it count in unexpected fashion.
Brought on at half-time in an unusual right-back role, the winger scored his first ever professional goal in a 3-1 win, helping seal Groningen’s promotion back to the Eredivisie.
Speaking to RTV Noord, Emeran said: “Now I have to keep going and show what I can do. Maybe I wasn’t good enough at first and others did better than me. But now we are here. I’ll take what I can get.”
Commenting on the change of position, he added: “I’m used to the attacking, I can learn the defensive. I haven’t played much here, but I’m happy that I showed what I can do. And that I made everyone happy. I’m happy. Everyone is happy.”
Still only 21 and under contract until 2027, Emeran’s persistence and versatility could earn him a second chance at the top level—and United will no doubt be keeping an eye on how he fares in the Dutch top flight next season.
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