Manchester United starlet Adnan Januzaj has received a significant amount of attention from a series of Italian clubs after it was revealed that manager Louis van Gaal does not see him as a first choice player this season, as reported by the Daily Star.

Both Fiorentina and Juventus are supposedly keen on the Belgian international.

Januzaj had a breakout season in the Premier League last year, but the player has seen his action curtailed as a result of the club’s significant additions to the squad in the summer transfer window.

When asked about his position in the side, Van Gaal suggested that Januzaj will have to take the few opportunities that are granted to him, as a result of the new players in the squad.

This has put both Juventus and Fiorentina on red alert as to his availability, with both sides keen on taking him on loan in January for the rest of the season.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has preached the value of patience with regards to his young charge Adnan Januzaj, with the youngster having featured infrequently since the start of the new season, as reported by the Daily Star.

The 19 year old exploded onto the scene last season, making a real impact as the rest of the side around him struggled to impress. Of those who featured during the Moyes era, Januzaj was one of few to emerge with any consistent credit, with his displays exceedingly impressive given the amount of pressure placed upon his inexperienced shoulders.

Van Gaal seems less keen to use him on a regular basis, however, and Januzaj has seen the likes of Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao join the squad, both of whom are able to play in his preferred position. It seems unlikely that he will be able to force his way back into the first team any time soon.

The Dutch manager has, however, offered his explanation, and said that, given time, Januzaj could still shine, saying: “He has to compete with very good players.

“That’s the reason he hasn’t started yet.