It says everything about Anthony Elanga's standing at Manchester United that Erik ten Hag refused to let him go out on loan.
Despite signing Antony for £85.5million, and with Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford back in form, Ten Hag considered Elanga too important to be allowed to be loaned out, despite an enquiry from Leicester. Elanga has featured in all but one of Ten Hag's eight games in charge of United, the winger's talent and progress recognised with his inclusion on the 40-player shortlist for Tuttosport's prestigious Golden Boy award.
Former winners include Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Wayne Rooney, Sergio Aguero, Paul Pogba, Raheem Sterling and Erling Haaland, with eight of the 19 awarded the accolade having played in Manchester, for United or City. With such a stellar list of past winners, whoever picks up the accolade can bank on a glittering career at the very top of the game, which is where Sweden international Elanga seems destined to be.
