Six young players have signed professional forms with Manchester United.
Pierluigi Gollini, Tyler Blackett (defender), Luke McCullough(defender), Luke Hendrie(Midfielder) and Tom Lawrence(forward) have all graduated from United's Academy set-up, while Reece James (younger brother of former Red Matty) signs following a successful trial period.
Blackett, Hendrie and McCullough were regulars for the Under-18s last term and featured heavily in the Reds' run to the FA Youth Cup semi-finals.
Goalkeeper Gollini and forward Lawrence, meanwhile, endured frustrating seasons due to injury, although both returned to full fitness before the end of the 2011/12 campaign.
James, who featured in the Under-18s' final game of last season, has previously spent time with Blackburn and Preston North End's Academies.
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