Manchester United’s ongoing rebuild is primarily focused on adding immediate players to the first team, but the Old Trafford hierarchy have not forgotten about securing the next generation of elite talent.
According to TEAMtalk, the Red Devils are preparing to make a formal approach for Leicester City’s 16-year-old prodigy Jeremy Monga, in what is expected to be one of the fiercest competitions in the summer transfer window.
Monga’s rise through the ranks has been nothing short of meteoric.
The dynamic winger made his Premier League debut at just 15 years and 271 days old, making national headlines for the first time.
Armed with lightning-fast feet, excellent balance and a determination that belies his age, the England Under-19 international has continued his rapid rise in the Championship this season.
Manchester United enter race to sign Leicester City winger
Man United are not the only big players at the negotiating table.
Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester City are also preparing formal offers to lure the teenager away from the Midlands.
Furthermore, the lure of European giants cannot be discounted, with Real Madrid, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund all reportedly monitoring the situation closely.
Overseas transfers could be particularly attractive to overseas clubs as they require minimal compensation compared to domestic transfers in England under current fee rules.
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Monga is known for his speed and dribbling quality in a wide attacking field.
Although he is still immature, he has the potential to become a world power in the future. That’s why top clubs across Europe are vying for his signature.
Although Monga primarily plays as a left winger, he is very versatile and can also play as a right or left midfielder.
He has good melee control and agility, allowing him to move through tight spaces and easily take on defenders in one-on-one situations.
His excellent center of gravity allows him to stay on his feet under physical pressure from older, more proven championship defenders.
Youth soccer expert Jacek Kulig described Monga as an “unpredictable” player.
Romano admitted Man United are optimistic the midfielder will choose them over other options
