Manchester United are eyeing up transfers for 2026, and among the targets is Ecuador wonderkid Ederson Castillo.
The 2026 transfer plan for Manchester United looks pretty simple: to overhaul the midfield position, and this will be done both through first-team starters and wonderkid talents.
United have agreed to sign Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza, with the Colombian wonderkid seen as a top-tier talent for the future.
Due to this and the emergence of Jim Thwaites, United turned down the chance to sign Mouhamed Dabo, but now another young midfielder is being chased in the form of Ederson Castillo.
But who is the teenager, and what is the latest on his future?
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Manchester United linked with signing Ederson Castillo
United are always in the market for wonderkids, and under Ineos, this recruitment strategy has become even more prominent.
According to Bola VIP, United are rivalling Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich to sign Liga de Quito midfielder Ederson Castillo.
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The Ecuadorian wonderkid is seen as one of the most promising players in the country right now, attracting a lot of interest from Europe.
Castillo is still largely an academy player for Liga de Quito, but is a regular fixture in training with the first team and is seen as being the next one up after the Quintero twins, who joined Arsenal.
But who is the teenager?
Who is Manchester United target Ederson Castillo
The teenager is among the most promising midfielders in Ecuador, tipped to cost millions for whichever club he decides to sign for.
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Ecuador is the newest hotspot for talent in South America, with several wonderkids signing for Europe’s elite over the past few months.
Castillo turned 17 earlier this month and so will not actually be able to join his chosen club until January 2027, when he will be 18.
The talented 17-year-old played his first senior game for Liga de Quito when he was 15 and has since made four further appearances.
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