Whilst the sporting market climate continues to be affected by the current global crisis, it looks more and more unlikely that clubs will be able to splurge on the transfer targets they had in mind this summer.

According to a recent report by Transfermarkt, player values have dropped by up to 20%, which could impact the way teams go about their summer business.

If spending big, or even at all, is not an option in the upcoming window then clubs may need to turn to their youth ranks in order to provide depth for the senior players next season.

Manchester United have been linked to some huge names this summer, their main target being Jadon Sancho, who is valued at £120million (via Mirror). However, it’s looking more and more likely that the move will not be completed.

If this is the case, we have put together a list of youngsters the Red Devils should turn to if they’re unable to spend big this summer…

Tahith Chong

Man United have a good number of attackers in their arsenal, but are thin on their options out wide. Aside from 20-year-old Tahith Chong, the Reds have only Jesse Lingard and Daniel James as registered wingers.

James has impressed this season with his four goals and seven assists in all competitions, however, fans are starting to become sick of Lingard’s subpar performances.

If Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is to offload the Englishman in any capacity in the near future, the club will need reinforcements to keep the wide positions well-stocked. Chong is an option United should be relying more on after doing well to accumulate seven goals and eight assists so far this term.

The Dutchman has already made three Premier League appearances, as well as featuring in the FA Cup and Europa League, in which he has bagged himself two assists.

Chong already seems first-team confident and has shown his creativity on the European stage, next season could be the chance he gets to really show what he’s capable of.

Largie Ramazani

Another promising young winger United should look to integrate into the first team next season. Largie Ramazani is the leading goalscorer in the Reds’ reserve team with nine goals, averaging a goal every 111 minutes.

The 19-year-old has proved himself clinical and confident in front of goal during his first full season in the U23s. After working his way up from the U18s team, Ramazani is determined to show United’s higher powers exactly what he’s here to do. His form is continuously improving and despite not being in or around the first team this season, he is showing all the promise that should be getting Solskjaer’s attention.

The Belgian striker could benefit from being around the likes of Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford. Not only would learning from them boost his confidence but he could soon be on the bench serving as back-up when called upon.

James Garner

James Garner has a head start over some of his U23 teammates – he featured against Norwich back in October and has been on the bench six times in the Premier League. He also boasts four Europa League appearances, starting three out of the four games played.

Operaring as a defensive midfielder, Garner has contributed to 11 clean sheets across all competitions, proving he is solid in helping out the back four. However, the 19-year-old has also scored an impressive nine goals this season, which is more than some of his more attacking teammates.

The Englishman should by now be confident in training around the first team and will surely want to shine next season if called upon. United’s only recognised defensive midfielder at the moment is Nemanja Matic, who Garner could provide essential cover for.

Angel Gomes

Angel Gomes is an extremely versatile young player who could provide support for Man United in several positions. Like some of his teammates in the reserves, the 19-year-old has made brief appearances in the Premier League as well as featured in Europe.

Gomes has a total of four goals and two assists this campaign but finished last season as the joint-highest scorer in the United U23s alongside Chong. The London-born attacker has played across four positions but mainly dominates the attacking midfield role. However, he has also enjoyed spells on the left-wing as well as in the No.9 spot, from which he bagged a goal and an assist against Stoke at the beginning of March.

Gomes is showing enough potential to be trusted in perhaps one of United’s cup runs next season, as well as maybe being a name Solskjaer should feature on the bench in the league.

Brandon Williams

Youngster Brandon Williams has seriously impressed this season as he has repaid Solskjaer’s faith in him. Now pretty much fully integrated into the first team, the manager has a tough decision on his hands over who to make his first choice left-back.

The two recognised left-backs in United’s senior squad are Williams and Luke Shaw, and the 19-year-old could seriously push to usurp Shaw from the starting eleven.

In a similar fashion to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Nathaniel Clyne, Solskjaer could opt for the younger, fitter model in the form of Williams and potentially cash in on Shaw. According to the Express, the 24-year-old was linked to a move away from Old Trafford which could still be in the back of the manager’s mind. If so, Williams is the perfect replacement.

This season, the England youth has one goal and seven assists across all competitions. He has also comfortably slotted into the left midfielder role when required, getting a goal and two assists from this position.