There’s been a predictable response to West Ham signing a Manchester United youngster

Manchester United's youth set-up has churned out many a player down the years.

Obviously, they don't always stick around for a two-decade-plus Ryan Giggs-esque career at Old Trafford and many decide to move on to better their prospects of first-team football. Take Ashley Fletcher, for example. The 20-year-old, who spent some of last season on loan at Barnsley, joined West Ham on Tuesday after his contract with United expired. https://twitter.com/whufc_official/status/752925780548681728 Fletcher has signed a four-year deal with West Ham after it was reported that he rejected a new deal to stay in Manchester at the end of last season. Ignoring these facts, a United youngster opting to seek pastures new so soon after the appointment of Jose Mourinho - a man that it's widely claimed rarely gives youth players the chance to prove themselves in his first teams - was enough to prompt a predictable response from many. https://twitter.com/JoeDrinkhall/status/752928542321762304 https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Chilides/status/752956029466468352 https://twitter.com/DanSaunders123/status/752928903069593600 https://twitter.com/PituraThomas/status/752935863999422464 https://twitter.com/hughsie_10/status/752959213970882560 https://twitter.com/Woodinhyo/status/752927508874526720 Again, let's stress that with his contract already up, this didn't have much to do with United's new manager. But hey, what's the big deal anyway? All United have to do is stump up a £100m fee for him in four year's time and he'll be back up the M6 in no time at all.