Manchester United have confirmed their list of new academy scholars ahead of the 2026/27 season. A group of 15 players were officially confirmed to have signed scholar terms this week after having their signing day last week, during which the players were presented with their club blazers and a United shirt bearing their name.
As the group step into the U18s set-up, academy fans will be eagerly looking to see who the next academy stars are. We take a closer look at what can be expected from United's latest class of scholars.
A towering presence, Ford is known for his shot-stopping ability and is also comfortable with the ball at his feet, even playing as a striker for his school team. The only goalkeeper in the group, Ford was often behind Darlington Osuchukwu in the pecking order in recent years, but the latter's expected move to Spain this summer has opened the door for Ford to fight for a spot in the U18s.
He may not see much of the pitch in his first year, though, as he battles with last summer's signing Charlie Hardy.
O'Brien is an industrious left-back who covers every blade of grass up and down the wing.