Manchester United is reportedly monitoring Lens forward Mezian Mesloub, a 16-year-old talent who has made significant strides in European football. Despite his young age, Mesloub has garnered attention at the senior level due to his impressive performances.
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The club’s scouting team has identified Mesloub as a player of interest amid uncertainty surrounding teammate JJ Gabriel's future at Old Trafford. Manchester United's chief executive Omar Berrada and sporting director Jason Wilcox are involved in efforts to convince Gabriel to stay.
Mesloub recently made his Champions League debut, providing an assist during Lens' 3-2 win over Slavia Prague. In that match, he played for 29 minutes, attempted two shots, completed 87% of his passes, and reached a top speed of 29.57 km/h. His career began gaining traction last season in Ligue 1, where he scored just five seconds after entering a match against Nantes, securing a 1-0 victory.
At 16 years and 306 days old, Mesloub is the third-youngest player from a French club to participate in the Champions League, following Rayan Cherki and Warren Zaïre-Emery. He has also earned a call-up to Portugal's Under-21 squad, having previously played for the U16 and U17 teams.