Man United unleash 6 young stars on tour

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Borussia Dortmund's Shinji Kagawa (left) scores a goal against Mainz 05 during the German first division Bundesliga match in Dortmund. (REUTERS)

Sir Alex Ferguson has been rather quiet on the transfer front given the hype and hoopla surrounding the goings-on at Arsenal and Manchester City.

One reason may be he trusts his judgement on picking young talent and getting them to deliver.

In less than a fortnight, the Reds will be in South Africa for the start of the six-game DHL Tour 2012, which also includes matches in China, Norway, Sweden and Germany.

Speaking ahead of the tour Sir Alex hinted that youth with continue to drive United forward.

Many of the United players returned to training at Carrington this week and the team will soon be in pre-season action.

“We'll take a few of the young players, too, possibly including the likes of Tyler Blackett, Larnell Cole, Jesse Lingard and Michael Keane," Sir Alex told MUTV.

Ferguson confirmed recent signings Shinji Kagawa and Nick Powell will be in the travelling squad, wearing No 25 and No 26 respectively, while Antonio Valencia has been handed the iconic No 7 shirt.

"It'll be important for Shinji, who will be coming on his first tour with us," Sir Alex told MUTV. "He'll get to know players like Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick and Rio Ferdinand - the experienced players in the camp.

"Shinji doesn't speak English so he'll have his interpreter with him and hopefully by the time he comes back he'll speak good Scottish,” Sir Alex said, a veiled reference to Fabio Capello’s dig at Rooney only understanding Scottis and therefore unable to deliver at the national level.

"We also have Nick Powell, who is 18, so it'll be a great step up for the boy,” he said.

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  • Kabıru malık calıto 8 July 2012 00:54 0 0
    If man u can stıl sıgn two player lıke motınho an lucas moura ıt wıll goın to be a good season us
  • Awwal kanta 7 July 2012 19:07 0 0
    why sir alex is always selling players nd it does not buy new players,always to sell so this young player will not make him to win 20 epl title.epl is not young players unless u combine with experience with midle age not like schole or giggs but they hv the experience they do not hv stamina nd indurance of full 90minute game.

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