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Manchester United are at present struggling to safe Bryan Mbeumo’s signature for the primary group, however their academy recruitment stays on level as seen from their current seize of Harley Emsden-James.
United have signed the highly-rated defensive prospect from Southampton, after paying a £1 million compensation price to the Saints.
The defender is barely 16, however made his U18s debut for Southampton final season, making two appearances in whole.
He’s considered one of many brightest English abilities in his age group, and the Pink Devils have been following his progress for over a 12 months earlier than lastly swooping.
United had their eyes on Harley Emsden-James for over a 12 months
As per Soccer Insider, the recruitment group felt he has the potential to emulate the likes of Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro, excessive reward certainly.
Which is strictly why United pushed so laborious to seal the deal forward of fierce cross-town rivals Manchester Metropolis in addition to the likes of Chelsea, Newcastle United, Tottenham, and Aston Villa.
“Man United have accomplished the signing of 16-year-old defender Harley Emsden James from Southampton, sources have advised Soccer Insider.
“United’s recruitment group, Luke Fedorenko, Connor Hunter, and Jamahl Jarrett, have been monitoring Emsden James intently over the previous 12 to 14 months.
Metropolis lose out within the race
“Their persistence has paid off, with the Outdated Trafford membership assured he has the potential to comply with within the footsteps of rising stars like Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro.
“{The teenager} was additionally on the radar of Premier League rivals Manchester Metropolis, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Tottenham, and Aston Villa, who all tracked him intently during the last 13 months.”
Other than the ex-Southampton academy wonderkid, United have additionally signed Diego Leon this summer time.
And final season, Heaven and Chido Obi had been among the many high-profile academy arrivals. This means how significantly INEOS are taking academy recruitment.
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