Manchester United are now showing an interest in signing Fulham defender Samuel Amissah in the summer, with the 18-year-old out of contract at the end of the season, according to journalist Mike McGrath.
United have focused a large portion of their recruitment policy on bringing in some of the best young talents from around the world, hoping to develop them into players capable of playing for the senior squad or selling them on for a profit.
The likes of Chido Obi, Diego Leon, and Ayden Heaven have all arrived through the door at Old Trafford for minimal fees, with United recruiting with more of a long-term plan.
Even though the Red Devils will likely be looking to improve their senior squad in the summer, we could also see them continue their policy of signing younger talents.
Man Utd Eyeing Fulham Youngster
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According to a report from McGrath of The Telegraph, Manchester United are one of the sides set to be in the race to sign Fulham youngster Amissah in the summer transfer window.
The 18-year-old is set to leave Craven Cottage later this year, with his contract at Fulham expiring, and due to his age, a tribunal will be required to decide a compensation fee paid by the likes of United if they secure his signature.
Amissah is naturally a centre-back, but can also play at full-back or in a defensive midfield role, and he's a highly-rated talent on Fulham's books.
Marco Silva has named him on the bench seven times this season, but it looks like Fulham are going to be losing him in the summer.
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Man Utd Must be Patient With Recruitment
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Manchester United and their supporters will need to remain patient if they continue with their strategy of signing young talent from around the world.
The likes of Leon, Heaven, and Chido haven't made a significant impact at senior level just yet, but they weren't brought in to be playing every week at this stage.
A positive for United supporters is that they are also signing ready-made players for the first team. Last summer, the likes of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha were brought to the club, giving them an idea balance with their recruitment.