Man United's nepo babies: As Darren Fletcher's twin sons sign Old Trafford deals, which other young footballers want to follow in their fathers' footsteps?

Darren Fletcher's twin sons Jack and Tyler have followed in his footsteps by signing their first professional contracts at Manchester United.

The boys put pen to paper after turning 17, having made the switch across from rivals Man City last summer in a deal worth £1.25million.

Darren, 40, works as part of Erik ten Hag's coaching staff as technical director, so can keep a watchful eye on the progress of Jack and Tyler.

Both are midfielders, meaning they really are a chip off the old Fletcher block and if they go on to be anywhere near as successful as their dad, United will have done the family proud.

But Fletcher isn't the only former United star whose son is hoping to make it to the top of the game.

ROMEO BECKHAM

One of the most famous names in football after dad David's hugely successful career at Old Trafford, which saw him win a multitude of trophies in Sir Alex Ferguson's great teams.

Romeo Beckham, second son to David and Victoria, is 21 and currently plays for Brentford's B team. Unlike his father, Romeo plays as a forward and is an Arsenal fan.

Indeed, Romeo started off his career in the Gunners' youth ranks alongside brothers Brooklyn and Cruz before signing for Inter Miami, the MLS club David owns, aged 19.

He impressed during a six-month loan at Brentford, securing a permanent deal, and will hope to make a senior team breakthrough in the future.

HARVEY NEVILLE

The 21-year-old son of ex-United and England player Phil Neville is currently at MLS Next Pro club Portland Timbers 2 as he looks to make it professionally.

Harvey, who can play as a right-back or in midfield, followed in his dad's footsteps by playing for United's youth sides and also had stints with Valencia and Man City.

When Phil was in charge of Inter Miami, Harvey signed for their affiliated reserve team Fort Lauderdale and went on to play in the Inter Miami first team.

When his dad took up the head coach role at Portland Timbers, son went along too and he'll hope to get a regular run of MLS action in due course.

KAI ROONEY

Remember the name? Well, yes, because there are hopes Kai, 14, could be every bit as successful as dad Wayne, who is United's all-time leading goalscorer.

Like quite a few talented youngsters in the region, Kai spent time with United and City before opting for United when his dad returned to England from the United States to coach Derby in 2020.

Rooney Snr understandably couldn't conceal his pride when his son signed for United and Kai - a forward, naturally - smashed the club's under-12 season goalscoring record with 56.

Last year, he helped United beat City to win the Under-13 National Cup North by scoring a goal in a 2-0 win and he already has a tie-up with sports brand Puma.

If Kai goes on to perform half as well as Wayne, he'll still have a very bright career.

CRISTIANO RONALDO JR

Talk about huge boots to fill!

Ronaldo's lookalike son, with the same name, has followed his dad's career through the academies of Real Madrid, Juventus, Manchester United and now Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

It'll take some doing to overhaul the galaxy of silverware Ronaldo Snr, 39, has accumulated in his remarkable career but his lad did recently help Al-Nassr's under-13 team to their Premier League title.

Not only that, but Ronaldo Jr was the team captain, suggesting leadership qualities may be genetic in that family.

While his father's achievements will add a certain amount of pressure, the youngster is still at an age where he can enjoy his football.

ARRON SCHOLES

Always a hard act to follow given the absolute genius of dad Paul, who racked up 718 appearances and 155 goals for United over the course of two decades, winning everything in sight.

Arron has played semi-professional football in non-league for Stalybridge Celtic, Chadderton and others while working as a personal trainer.

Scholes Jr was last in the news in September after he criticised United supporters who clapped their team off the pitch following a dismal 1-0 defeat by Crystal Palace.

'Who the f*** is clapping those useless c**** off,' he wrote on social media.

CHARLIE SAVAGE

A midfielder just like dad Robbie, the 20-year-old left United last year and now plays for Reading in League One, as well as the Wales national team.

Charlie came through the youth ranks at Old Trafford having been educated at Manchester Grammar School and was rewarded with a first-team debut in a 2021 Champions League game against Young Boys.

However, with the route to the United first team congested, Savage signed for Reading on a four-year deal last summer.

While playing regularly, it's been a turbulent season at Reading, who have suffered three points deductions amid off-field strife.

Man United's nepo babies: As Darren Fletcher's twin sons sign Old Trafford deals, which other young footballers want to follow in their fathers' footsteps?

SHAQUEEL VAN PERSIE

Robin van Persie achieved his ambition of winning the Premier League title at United in 2013 having made the move from Arsenal.

17-year-old Shaqueel is his son, also a forward, and trying to make waves at Feyenoord.

He was another who spent time with Man City's academy before joining the same Dutch club where Robin started his career.

A stunning bicycle kick for Feyenoord's under-15 team against rivals Ajax generated headlines in November 2020 and in May 2022, he was rewarded with a three-year contract.

FILIP MATIC

Serbian midfielder Matic played for United between 2017 and 2022, and is still going strong at 35 for French club Lyon.

His son Filip came to wider attention in 2018 when a video clip emerged of him performing keeps-ups in the family's back garden wearing a full United kit.

In 2022, another clip emerged of Matic Jr and Ronaldo Jr recreating their fathers' goal and assist from a United game against Chelsea.