Man United in talks to sign two 16-year-olds ahead of the new season.
Ridgeon and Noubissie High on Man United Radar
Manchester Utd are working behind the scenes to secure the signatures of two exciting young talents in the UK. As per The Athletic, the club has made progress in their attempts to land Fulham’s Seth Ridgeon and **Manchester City**’s Tyrese Noubissie.
United’s academy team is led by Luke Fedorenko and Nick Cox. They have turned their focus on building a strong future by targeting top-class teenage talent. One of the key names in their plans is 16-year-old Seth Ridgeon. He has already done enough for Fulham’s Under-21 team.
The attacking midfielder also captains the Under-17 team for England. This shows his leadership and ability. He is being followed closely by some of the biggest PL clubs including Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City.
But, Utd have reportedly put forward a strong and attractive offer. The youngster was recently given a tour of Old Trafford and Carrington. He met with director of football Jason Wilcox and had a brief interaction with manager Ruben Amorim. This is an experience that could swing his decision in Man Utd’s favour.
Noubissie Draws Interest Across Europe
Tyrese Noubissie is another 16-year-old midfield target, is also on United’s wishlist. The teenager is set to leave Manchester City this summer. He has been getting limited chances since his move from Leicester in a £1m deal two years ago.
The midfielder can play both as a No.6 and No.8. He has good power and vision in the middle of the park. The Red Devils are pushing to sign him. But, the race is wide open with clubs like RB Leipzig and Strasbourg making strong attempts to lure him abroad.
The France U16 player was born in Scotland to a father from France, is also being followed and assessed by other clubs in Europe. So, after assessing them both for weeks, Utd are very confident. They are sure about their work especially after giving both players a detailed tour of the club’s facilities and projecting plans.
These shows that United are serious about developing long-term talent and rebuilding their player pipeline at the academy.
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