The Ray Of Hope For Man United

Does the name Adnan Januzaj ring a bell? because it has sprung from the lips of an increasing number of United fans with varying levels of success. Thankfully the exciting youngster has the talent to tangle limbs just as much as his syllables twist tongues.
Along with Wilfried Zaha and Jesse Lingard he has been a starring attraction during Moyes’ first pre-season at the club. One way in which his performances have differed from those of his fellow prodigies is that he doesn’t have the look of an emerging talent desperately eager to catch the eye with his every touch,rather he has played with the confidence and authority of a player who knows precisely how good he is and that he absolutely belongs.

Januzaj, who joined United from Anderlecht in 2011, when he was 16, has yet to decide which country he wants to represent. He was born in Belgium to Kosovan-Albanian parents.

Despite being born in ­Brussels, Januzaj has rejected call-ups from Belgium. The 18-year-old could eventually qualify for England on residency grounds.
But FIFA rules state a player must continuously live in the country for five years after their 18th birthday, meaning Januzaj would not be eligible for England until 2018.
“The English FA have made their interest in Adnan known,” said Moyes. “I think he has a choice of three or four countries he can play for. Belgium have already tried to call him up, Albania and Croatia too. I think he would be able to play for England because of ­residency in five years.”
The FA have made a desperate move to snap up Manchester United’s teenage star Adnan Januzaj for England.
But England must hope Januzaj is willing to sit tight for five years because of FIFA red tape.
Januzaj marked his first Premier League start in stunning fashion by scoring both goals in United’s 2-1 victory at Sunderland.
United boss David Moyes revealed England are one of four countries to approach the Old Trafford club about claiming Januzaj and understands the reasons for their requests.
Moyes said: “I gave Wayne (Rooney) his debut at 16 and Ross Barkley his debut at 16.
“Adnan is the same quality of player, he is up there.
“Even with the great players United have seen, you have to say Adnan’s ­performance was up there. It was not just his goals, but his passing and control as well. He is a very, very good player.”
United are trying to keep Januzaj in England by extending his contract, which expires at the end of this season.
United’s history is littered with moments of crisis when unknown youngsters were called on and emerged as stars.
From Sir Matt Busby to Sir Alex Ferguson – and now Moyes – the masterplan is tried and tested.
It just takes massive belief in the youngster’s talent to see the job through.
Januzaj has yet to accept ­United’s five-year offer, with Europe’s top clubs – including Manchester City, Real Madrid and Chelsea – all ready to try to poach him.
But Moyes said: “I’m not worried about that. All young boys want to play for Manchester United. There is not a better place for work, coaching, a club that promotes youngsters and a manager who does, too.
“If I was a young boy, I would want to play for a club that promotes and pushes young players forwards.
“We will keep Adnan’s feet on the ground. He played for the reserves last Monday and he is a sensible lad who works hard.”