The hunt for a new wonderkid! Manchester United have their eye on a Ligue 1 sensation

The Manchester club has stepped up its search for future global stars and is taking a close look at one of Ligue 1's most gifted teenagers.

Details: Manchester United are closely monitoring the performances of Lens's 16-year-old attacking midfielder, Meziane Mesloub. According to TEAMtalk, the Red Devils' scouting department has conducted an extensive assessment of the young Portuguese player and added him to their shortlist of key transfer targets as they look to strengthen the club's academy setup.

The footballer quickly captured the attention of the football world in May 2026, when he scored just seconds after coming on as a substitute in his Ligue 1 debut against Nantes, securing victory for his team. Mesloub, the son of former Lens and Algeria midfielder Walid Mesloub, is equally effective in central midfield and on the right wing. In addition to Manchester United, PSG, Monaco, Arsenal and Chelsea are keeping a close eye on the wonderkid's progress.

It is worth noting that Mesloub, who was born in France, represents Portugal at international level and has already been called up for matches with the U21 team. According to respected portal Transfermarkt, the 16-year-old midfielder's current market value stands at €500,000.

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