Man Utd have 'next Lamine Yamal' in their ranks and he could snub Spain to play for England

Barcelona and Spain winger Lamine Yamal is the most exciting talent in world football at the moment, performing at a ridiculously high level at just 17.

Yamal, who helped Spain win Euro 2024 and has been in incredible form for Copa del Rey winners and La Liga leaders Barca, is a generational talent.

But United might have a Spanish prospect of their own, with 18-year-old Victor Musa impressing in their Under-18 side and recently bagging six goals in a single half during a 13-1 trouncing of Leeds United.

Musa, who is a left footed forward, signed for United from Bradford City three years ago and has played for both Spain and England at youth level.

Born in northern Spain, he is also eligible to play for Nigeria through his parents but La Roja are desperate for him to represent them.

"A new young talent could slip away from Spain, just as Alejandro Garnacho did in his time. And once again, this time, the option lies with Manchester United," writes Juan Lopesino for AS.

"Many consider him to be the Lamine Yamal of United, and that's why the RFEF wants to do the same work they did with the current Barca star."

Musa is still a long way behind Yamal given the winger has more than 100 appearances for Barca's first-team and the United starlet is still searching for his senior debut.

But his excellent goalscoring record for United's youth sides is enough to excite fans and there could be a three-way battle for his international future.

What are Victor Musa's stats?

Musa is one of the leading talents at United and he has 16 goals and three assists in 28 appearances this season. His versatility means he is able to play in a number of positions in the forward line.

Victor Musa (Image: Getty)

What is the latest on Victor Musa's future?

Musa has not yet made a decision on who he will play for internationally and in 2021, he played for Spain U16s against the Czech Republic before turning out for England a month later.

However, at club level, the report from AS claims that United's Europa League semi-final opponents Athletic Club have been tracking him since 2023 and believe he would “fully adapt to their philosophy".

But it appears as though Musa is set on making the grade at United and hopes to follow in the footsteps of Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Chido Obi-Martin and others.

Additional reporting by Chris Nee