Manchester United's failed pursuit of Jadon Sancho this summer understandably caused uproar among fans.

Throughout the entirety of the transfer window, it was evident that Borussia Dortmund would not budge on their £108m valuation of the English superstar.

United unsuccessfully tried to barter the price down and the club therefore failed to secure the signing of a world-class right winger - a transfer supporters have been crying out for since the beginning of last season.

Eighteen-year-old Amad Traore will arrive at the club in January after being signed from Atalanta, but the Ivorian winger is regarded as a player for the future.

However, it seems United chiefs are also eyeing up another winger that they believe could break into United's first-team in the coming years; 16-year-old Shola Shoretire.

Shoretire in action

According to The Sun, those around the club are convinced the diminutive midfielder has the potential to be the 'next Sancho'.

"Good players can enjoy the big stage. [Shoretire] is a really exciting player," United Under-18 coach Neil Ryan said.

"He's evolving and developing, can play a number of different positions, he showed a great maturity I thought."

A young Shoretire in action

The club are adamant Shoretire can follow in the footsteps of academy graduates Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay, plus the teenage sensation already holds a record within the youth levels of the game.

Back in 2019, aged just 14 years and 314 days, Shoretire came on for United against Valencia in the UEFA Youth League, becoming the youngest player to ever appear in the competition.

So just how good is he? Well, we advise you to watch the brilliant video below which highlights just what a talent the 16-year-old is.

The guy bamboozles defenders for fun and his playing style is very similar to that of Sancho.

While not blessed with searing pace, Shoretire's intelligent movement and impressive footwork allow him to glide past opposing defenders.

The teenager is flying up the ranks at United and with a pre-contract to turn professional already offered to him, the Nigerian-born forward is certainly one to keep an eye on.