Ayden Heaven and two other players could transform Manchester United next season

In a season of seemingly endless disappointments for Manchester United, the performances of Ayden Heaven and several others have offered a glimmer of hope for the future.

Ruben Amorim has needed a spark to get his faltering team going during their campaign of lows. The Reds have lurched from one crisis to another under the former Sporting CP boss, with an unwanted record seemingly reached every week.

Those who thought it could not get any worse after Erik ten Hag were proven wrong. United have so far looked like a disaster every week under the Dutchman's successor, with no end to their misery in sight.

But after a string of positive results of late, the outlook under Amorim has suddenly looked a lot brighter. Heaven has been at the heart of United's improvement and other injured stars, Kobbie Mainoo and Amad have also offered a clearer route to success at Old Trafford.

Mainoo has been linked with a move away from M16 this summer as the Reds battle to meet their PSR requirements. The academy graduate's sale would represent pure profit on United's balance sheet, and that must be tempting.

However, even if Mainoo stays, United will likely need to strengthen the midfield this summer. Christian Eriksen appears almost certain to leave, Casemiro remains a player in decline, and Mason Mount continues to be plagued with injuries. Nevertheless, Mainoo has remained a constant figure in the United engine room despite his tender years and the experience of those around him.

Elsewhere, Amad looks set to play an even greater role in United's future under Amorim. The Ivorian was hugely impressive before his own untimely injury.

The forward carried United at times to a similar level currently being seen by Bruno Fernandes. If the