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Manchester United have struck a deal to sign talented Liverpool prospect Isaac Konde.
Liverpool academy prospect Isaac Konde completed his move to Manchester United, reports Fabrizio Romano.
This is the latest signing United have made at academy level this summer, following three other moves from Premier League clubs.
Tynan Thompson (Tottenham)
David Eze (Man City)
Karim Cassim (Man City)
Isaac Konde (Liverpool)
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Isaac Konde: The details
Isaac Konde is 16, turning 17 on October 22.
He made his debut for Liverpool’s under-18s side back in February. He has made six appearances at 18s level in total, playing 197 minutes.
Konde has played as winger and he is also comfortable playing in a central striker role. His pace and versatility are among his top attributes.
United had also previously been linked to Konde’s Liverpool colleague Vincent Joseph, but he chose to sign with Arsenal.
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Konde move finally done
Manchester United were first linked with a move for Isaac Konde back in June, when links were reported via The Secret Scout.
In July it was reported that United were negotiating a development fee with Liverpool. But the trail had gone quiet since.
Now the news has emerged that Konde has completed his move, and will join Manchester United’s under-18s team under Darren Fletcher.
United’s 18s have had an unbeaten start to the season, and that’s without the contributions of new signings Eze, Cassim and Konde.
Tynan Thompson has gone straight into the under-21 squad, where he has made a big impact so far.