Tom Cleverley is being backed for a breakout season at Manchester United this season.
Cleverley, 21, impressed during his loan spell with Wigan Athletic last season and also caught the eye in United's pre-season tour of the USA.
That came as no surprise to Malky Mackay, who managed Cleverley during an earlier loan spell at Watford and believes United may not need to spend £35million on Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder.
New Cardiff manager Mackay told the Daily Express: "There is a real drive and determination about the boy which is second to none. I could see the potential in Tom when we had him at Watford.
"He was someone who we knew was a real talent and we were taking on board to nurture. Within a couple of months, he was projected into the England Under-21 squad and then, very quickly, into the team.
"When Sir Alex gave him to us he knew there was a big future ahead for him and he now looks like he will step into the United first team."
