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After the dismal 2024/25 season, Manchester United selected to concentrate on bettering the group’s assault this summer time, shelving plans of reinforcing the backline.
The group did lose Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof, whereas Lisandro Martinez stays sidelined. The World Cup winner and Harry Maguire have each been linked with exits.
And that’s the reason INEOS are planning to strengthen on the again subsequent yr. However the co-owners won’t spend large cash, given the necessity to usher in a few high-profile midfielders.
As an alternative, they may select to pluck yet one more teenage wonderkid out of obscurity, with Soccer Insider claiming the Crimson Devils have their eyes on Gambian teenage sensation Musa Ann.
Defensive recruitment
The membership have despatched scouts to maintain a observe of the 6ft 2in centre-back, who performs for Samger FC, a membership identified for his or her strong academy manufacturing line.
Scouts have despatched again glowing stories, and regardless of curiosity from elsewhere, the 20-time English league champions are hopeful of successful the race.
“Manchester United are monitoring Gambian teenage sensation Musa Ann, sources have informed Soccer Insider.
“Man United scouts have been in attendance to observe the 6ft 2in centre-back play for Samger FC, who’ve a observe file of growing younger skills.
Scouts impressed by Musa Ann
“Quite a few high golf equipment throughout Europe have been alerted to Ann’s potential, with the left-sided centre-back thought to be probably the most promising younger defenders in African soccer.
“The Gambia Below-17 worldwide is believed to have impressed the Previous Trafford scouts, who’re anticipated to maintain an in depth eye on his improvement.”
Musa Ann has been described as a “no-nonsense left-footed center-back” who “combines power, composure, and tactical intelligence to command the line of defense with authority”.
Certainly that may whet followers’ urge for food. Sekou Kone was one other diamond within the tough, INEOS introduced in and he has already been tipped to make his senior breakthrough quickly.
The Gambian wonderkid may comply with within the Malian’s footsteps quickly.
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