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Manchester United have made four big youth signings this summer.
17-year-old defender James Overy joined United from Perth Glory academy.
The Australian right-back chose United over multiple other English clubs, including West Ham.
Samuel Lusale’s signing from Crystal Palace was also recently announced.
The winger rejected a new contract from the London club to play for United’s U-18 side.
United are also close to completing a deal for Chido Obi-Martin, who will join the Red Devils from Arsenal’s academy.
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Wonderkid Ready for First-Team Football?
However, perhaps the most first-team ready youth signing of the window is Sekou Kone.
The 18-year-old midfielder joined United from Malian side Guidars FC in August.
Kone’s reported transfer fee was a mere £1m, including potential add-ons.
United fought off competition from Liverpool and Wolves to sign the exciting African talent.
His performances in training have impressed Erik ten Hag, who is already bconsidering integrating him into the first-team.
Givemesport reports that Kone may feature in the senior squad this season if United advance in the Carabao Cup.
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Kone has already made a name for himself on the international scene for Mali’s U-17 team.
He started all seven games for his national team, who reached the semi-finals of the U-17 World Cup in November 2023.
Kone has caught the eye of United’s coaches, who initially planned to slowly integrate him into the U-18 side.
He is thought to be enjoying life at Carrington, with United helping his transition into living in a new country.
United only have three options at defensive midfield in their senior squad: Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro and Toby Collyer.
Ten Hag will hope that Kone is ready for first-team football sooner rather than later, as he could add some much needed depth to United’s struggling midfield.
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