Manchester United’s focus on the future continues to gather pace under Ruben Amorim, with the club ramping up its interest in elite youth prospects across England.
With the likes of Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho already proving that United’s pathway from academy to first team is real and active, attention has turned to identifying the next breakout star.
United scouts have been increasingly active at youth fixtures this season, keeping tabs on several U16 and U18 talents, while the club’s recruitment team remains aggressive in luring emerging stars from rival academies.
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Roc Nation Sports, which represents a growing number of top talents including some connected to Manchester United, has been expanding its football portfolio with a sharp focus on young British players.
One name on their roster, and now firmly on United’s radar, is highly-rated Tottenham youngster Dexter Oliver, as per Lily White Rose via X.
The 16-year-old attacking midfielder is now set to leave Spurs after refusing to sign the two-year scholarship deal on offer.
Manchester United and Manchester City are both battling to secure his signature, with the Old Trafford club confident that their reputation for developing young stars could give them the edge.
Dexter Oliver, regarded as one of the most technically gifted players in Tottenham’s youth ranks, joined Roc Nation Sports in March—signalling serious intent regarding his future and marketability.
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While City can offer state-of-the-art facilities and a track record of hoovering up elite youth talent, United are believed to have already made their interest known and could be pushing for a deal as early as next month.
Tottenham are bracing for his exit, with insiders at Hotspur Way conceding that Oliver is unlikely to change his mind, despite efforts to convince him otherwise.
Should he sign for United, Oliver would likely join their U18 squad initially, with plans to fast-track his development similarly to how the club handled Mainoo and Garnacho.
The Red Devils remain determined to win the race for England’s best prospects—and snatching Oliver from Spurs would be yet another statement.
🚨Excl: Understand top academy talent, Dexter Oliver (16) is set to leave the club with both Manchester City & Manchester United attempting to sign him
Dexter has not signed the two-year scholarship offer that has been on the table.
Dexter signed with Roc Nation Sports in March pic.twitter.com/LEkDMt8q4z
— Lilywhite Rose (@Lilywhite_Rose) May 14, 2025
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