{"id":27227,"date":"2025-11-19T19:54:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T00:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/man-united-very-interested-in-signing-highly-rated-newcastle-defensive-target\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T19:54:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T00:54:37","slug":"man-united-very-interested-in-signing-highly-rated-newcastle-defensive-target","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/man-united-very-interested-in-signing-highly-rated-newcastle-defensive-target\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United very interested in signing highly-rated Newcastle defensive target"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/man-united-very-interested-in-signing-highly-rated-newcastle-defensive-target\/#Jolsey_Mokio_to_join_Manchester_United\" >Jolsey Mokio to join Manchester United?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/man-united-very-interested-in-signing-highly-rated-newcastle-defensive-target\/#Newcastle_eyeing_Mokio\" >Newcastle eyeing Mokio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim looks on after losing the Premier League match. (Photo by Michael Regan\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United are interested in signing Ajax defender Jorgy Mokio. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 17-year-old defender is also a target for Newcastle United, according to Sasha Tavolieri. However, Manchester United are very serious about signing him and it will be interesting to see if a deal goes through.<\/p>\n<p>Mokio has also been linked with a move to Liverpool or Chelsea.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jolsey_Mokio_to_join_Manchester_United\"><\/span>Jolsey Mokio to join Manchester United?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mokio would be a sure-fire long-term signing if Manchester United are able to complete a deal. He could be a future talent for them. The defender is highly regarded by the Dutch club and they hope to agree a new contract with him. However, the player is yet to commit his long-term future to the club.<\/p>\n<p>Ajax will be disappointed if they lose a player of his potential in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, a move to Manchester United could be an exciting opportunity for the young defender. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world and could develop him into a future star. Manchester United have been successful in developing young players in recent years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Newcastle_eyeing_Mokio\"><\/span>Newcastle eyeing Mokio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afc-ajax-v-eintracht-frankfurt-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-round-of-16-first-leg-1-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afc-ajax-v-eintracht-frankfurt-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-round-of-16-first-leg-1-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afc-ajax-v-eintracht-frankfurt-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-round-of-16-first-leg-1-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afc-ajax-v-eintracht-frankfurt-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-round-of-16-first-leg-1-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afc-ajax-v-eintracht-frankfurt-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-round-of-16-first-leg-1-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afc-ajax-v-eintracht-frankfurt-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-round-of-16-first-leg-1-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afc-ajax-v-eintracht-frankfurt-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-round-of-16-first-leg-1-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afc-ajax-v-eintracht-frankfurt-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-round-of-16-first-leg-1-2048x1366.jpg.webp 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ajax&#8217;s Jorgy Mokio #31 dribbles the ball. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Newcastle United are also interested in the talented young defender. It will be interesting to see if they can convince him to join the club.<\/p>\n<p>Mokio should consider joining a club that has a clear plan for his development. He will also need first-team opportunities. Sitting on the bench at a big club doesn&#8217;t do him any good. He needs to choose his next destination carefully.<\/p>\n<p>It will be interesting to see which of the two Premier League clubs decide to take over the interest and make a formal offer to conclude a deal. They have the resources to make a deal and the 17-year-old could be a long-term acquisition for them.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim looks on after losing the Premier League match. 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