Manchester United midfielder makes point to Erik ten Hag amid £13million transfer interest

Hannibal Mejbri was a mascot for his brother's team as a kid but this summer he could take centre stage.

The midfielder impressed in Manchester United's opening pre-season friendly against Leeds United, where he started in midfield and played the first 45 minutes. The Tunisia international spent time on loan at Birmingham City in the Championship last season and impressed.

German giants Borussia Dortmund are monitoring the 20-year-old ahead of a potential transfer bid but Hannibal has the chance to stake a claim for more involvement at Old Trafford over the coming weeks. His flowing locks mean he always catches the eye but his performance against Leeds in Norway merited attention.

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He produced an industrious showing and a performance that emphasised the commitment and character he brings to every match, with added flair to boot. With question marks surrounding the long-term futures of Fred, Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek, there could be an opening for Hannibal at Old Trafford next term.

His United career so far has been limited to 76 Premier League minutes across one start and two late substitute appearances. But he featured for his country at the World Cup and made 41 appearances for Birmingham last season in the No.8 position. Ahead of that move he spoke of his learning process at United since his arrival as a promising teenager from Monaco and now he will want to prove he's ready to graduate from young prospect to senior professional.

"Being in the first-team environment is