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This summer, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have adopted a different transfer approach from previous years under the Glazer reign.
Manchester United’s new owners have prioritised present and future financial sustainability in their business.
This maxim has particularly been demonstrated by United beating their rivals to the best academy talents in the world.
United snatched Samuel Lusale from Crystal Palace’s grasp, signing the 17-year-old winger to Carrington’s U18 side last month.
16-year-old Chido Obi-Martin was also lured away from Arsenal, with the striker also leaving London to join United.
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Now, United have turned their attention to another teenage talent.
South American wonderkid Diego Leon is on the club’s radar, as per German journalist Christopher Michel.
The 17-year-old left-back plays for Club Cerro Porteno in the first tier of Paraguayan football and is valued at €1m, according to Transfermarkt.
However, United will have to fight Premier League rivals Manchester City and Arsenal for his signature.
Both clubs are interested in Leon, who has scored two goals in 11 league games this season.
He was recently promoted from CCP’s U20s to their senior team this summer but has already established himself as a regular starter.
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Leon has started 11 of CCP’s 13 league games, who sit 4th in the Paraguayan Primera Division this campaign.
United have three left-backs in their senior squad: Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Harry Amass.
Both Shaw and Malacia each have an unfavourable history with injuries; Shaw has not played for United since February 28 2024, while Malacia has not featured since May 28 2023.
Furthermore, Erik ten Hag has hesitated to give Harry Amass an opportunity to play for United’s first team, leaving him out of their Carabao Cup squad against Barnsley two weeks ago.
If Leon continues his strong form in Paraguay, he may be one to watch as United’s long-term left-back replacement.
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Exclusive: 3 teams from the Premier League show interest in the Paraguayan top talent Diego #Leon. Born 2007, 17 years old, left-back, 11 games this season, 2 goals. #Arsenal, Manchester City #MCI and Manchester United #MUFC are keen on Leon.
— Christopher Michel (@CMoffiziell) October 2, 2024