Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Man United have been an effective counter attacking team, yet when up against a deep block like in the Europa League in a 0-0 draw against AZ Alkmaar where United were unable to register a shot on target, they are unable to break them down.

This is ultimately due to the fact that creativity is lacking in the midfield area, especially in the 10. Andreas is usually deployed there, this is mainly due to his high work rate, yet he does not offer the creative spark that United need against the lower sides in the league who decide to sit back against United.

Angel Gomes is a natural number 10, and his playmaking ability is clear to see; having a goal contribution every 144 minutes throughout last season.

Of course Man Utd still have Pogba to return from injury, yet his future at the club is uncertain, and if he does stay, having both Pogba and Gomes against the lower sides could bring the creativity that United have lacked against these sides.. .and more.

He would bring a spark into the United first team which not many others can bring – the ability to play through the lines. As well as being able to find pockets of space between the opposition teams defence and midfield. This would potentially solve The Red Devils struggles against the more defensive sides where their counter attacking style is not useful.

The question is whether Angel could play consistently in one of the most physically demanding leagues in the world while only being 5’6. Although, it is worth United testing the England under 21 star, while having limited options in the position for the remainder of the season.

In the long term, a loan move abroad next campaign would seem suitable for the young talent, as it looks increasingly likely Man Utd will purchase an attacking midfielder in the coming summer and after seeing Jayden Sancho flourish in Germany after his exit from Manchester City in 2017, it would seem a large mistake for United to let go of the young talent in Angel Gomes, especially for free as his contract does run out at the end of the 19/20 season.