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Manchester United have done a fantastic job with the youth signings this summer.
The key highlights have got to be that of Chido Obi-Martin and Sekou Kone.
Obi-Martin was considered the most impressive youngster to be coming out of Arsenal’s Hale End academy, the academy that brought about Emile Smith-Rowe and Buyako Saka.
The move to United appears to be heavily influenced by new coaching addition, Ruud van Nistelrooy. The United legend spoke to the young striker about the development plan at Old Trafford and this appears to have outweighed the more financially beneficial offers from Germany.
As for Kone, the impressive defensive midfielder has officially joined the Red Devils for €1.5 million amid strong interest from RedBull Salzburg. It’s believed that, much like with Obi-Martin, one of United’s new additions helped with this move also, but this time it was recruitment specialist Christopher Vivell.
Vivell was in the role of recruitment at Salzburg when a series of impressive signings from Mali went through, and it appears he’s worked his magic once more, helping United get their man.
However, it’s now emerging that United are looking at another wonderkid to sign in January.
United continue talks for Sverre Halseth Nypan
UtdDistrict have now confirmed that nother youngster firmly on United’s radar is Rosenborg’s Sverre Halseth Nypan.
The Red Devil’s faced Nypan in the pre-season in their 1-0 defeat to Rosenborg, being impressed by his abilities. However this isn’t the first time United staff have watch the star, with frequent scouting visits by the recruitment team to watch Nypan recent seasons.
Billed as the “next Martin Odegaard”, Nypan is attracting a lot of attention and it’s clear to see why with the potential he’s showing.
Ultimately the Red Devils want to sign the 17-year-old, but due to Brexit regulations and him being outside of Britain, United can’t formally action anything for the midfielder until he turns 18 which will happen in December. So, the earliest United can officially move for the star is in the January transfer window.
It’s understood from Christopher Michel that United intended to speak to the youngster after their friendly in Nypan’s hometown of Trondheim, sounding out a move.
If United do sign the Norwegian star, it’s quite possible that they’ll loan him straight back to Rosenborg, with the midfielder happy with his current development there.
Speaking about the interest from United, Nypan said: “It would obviously be a dream come true to play for Manchester United.”
He continued: “I’m aware United has shown some interest. But I’m quite adamant that I don’t want to open that door yet. I want to focus on Rosenborg, and not think too far ahead.”
By signing him then agreeing a loan to remain at Rosenborg, it respects Nypan’s wishes to remain with the club, whilst also securing him as a United player.
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