Manchester United youngster Bendito Mantato has continued to impress after scoring six goals in three games for the academy. The Manchester Evening News revealed last month that Mantato was generating interest and the youngster was in the process of considering his options and possible next steps. Impressively, Mantato scored four goals against Blackburn in a 5-2 win for the Under-18s and he was on the scoresheet again last weekend in a friendly for the Under-21s. United made an academy trip to
France over the weekend to give youngsters an overseas experience and behind-closed-doors fixtures at AS Monaco and OGC Nice were arranged. The young Reds won 2-1 against Monaco and Mantato scored a late match-winner to win the friendly, with Amir Ibragimov, another highly-regarded talent, also scoring. Nice won 3-2 in their clash against United on Easter Monday and Mantato scored again in that defeat. ALSO READ: United approach Southampton about Jason Wilcox ALSO READ: Ten Hag denial of United's biggest problem must send alarm bells ringing The youngster, who has bundles of pace, has been in prolific form and it's thought his long-term future will be on the right wing due to the attacking quality he can provide. Mantato's superb goalscoring form - six in three games - has impressed clubs and he's continued to go from strength to strength after taking part in first-team training. His dribbling ability is a huge asset and he's been backed to have a bright future at Old Trafford . It's understood talks are ongoing with United and they're set to enter a crucial stage, with the club hopeful of striking an agreement to persuade the 16-year-old to commit to his future in Manchester after a string of excellent performances for the academy. A number of rivals in the
Premier League remain interested in the exciting Mantato and sources have indicated United would receive a six-figure sum in compensation if he were to switch clubs given they have been responsible for his development to this stage. Mantato can play at left-back and on the wing, and his style has led to comparisons with Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, who started his career as a defender before moving forward. Mantato joined United's academy aged nine and has represented
England in the youth system. He recently made his debut for the Three Lions' Under-16s team.