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Manchester United are presently struggling to safe Bryan Mbeumo’s signature for the primary group, however their academy recruitment stays on level as seen from their latest seize of Harley Emsden-James.
United have signed the highly-rated defensive prospect from Southampton, after paying a £1 million compensation payment to the Saints.
The defender is simply 16, however made his U18s debut for Southampton final season, making two appearances in whole.
He’s thought to be one of many brightest English abilities in his age group, and the Purple Devils have been following his progress for over a yr earlier than lastly swooping.
United had their eyes on Harley Emsden-James for over a yr
As per Football Insider, the recruitment group felt he has the potential to emulate the likes of Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro, excessive reward certainly.
Which is precisely why United pushed so arduous to seal the deal forward of fierce cross-town rivals Manchester Metropolis in addition to the likes of Chelsea, Newcastle United, Tottenham, and Aston Villa.
“Man United have accomplished the signing of 16-year-old defender Harley Emsden James from Southampton, sources have instructed Soccer Insider.
“United’s recruitment group, Luke Fedorenko, Connor Hunter, and Jamahl Jarrett, have been monitoring Emsden James carefully over the previous 12 to 14 months.
Metropolis lose out within the race
“Their persistence has paid off, with the Previous Trafford membership assured he has the potential to observe within the footsteps of rising stars like Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro.
“{The teenager} was additionally on the radar of Premier League rivals Manchester Metropolis, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Tottenham, and Aston Villa, who all tracked him carefully over the past 13 months.”
Aside from the ex-Southampton academy wonderkid, United have also signed Diego Leon this summer time.
And final season, Heaven and Chido Obi had been among the many high-profile academy arrivals. This means how significantly INEOS are taking academy recruitment.
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