{"id":43742,"date":"2026-02-25T18:11:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T23:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/25\/leeds-united-close-in-on-signing-manchester-uniteds-genius-player\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T18:11:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T23:11:49","slug":"leeds-united-close-in-on-signing-manchester-uniteds-genius-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/25\/leeds-united-close-in-on-signing-manchester-uniteds-genius-player\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United close in on signing Manchester United&#8217;s genius player"},"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\/2026\/02\/25\/leeds-united-close-in-on-signing-manchester-uniteds-genius-player\/#Silva_Mexes_is_a_player_of_the_future\" >Silva Mexes is a player of the future.<\/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\/2026\/02\/25\/leeds-united-close-in-on-signing-manchester-uniteds-genius-player\/#Mexico_could_be_a_long-term_asset\" >Mexico could be a long-term asset<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Silva Mexes has been linked with a move from Manchester United, with Leeds United closing in on his signature.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">TEAMtalk reports that Leeds are set to sign a 15-year-old from Manchester United&#8217;s academy. They are looking to build a team for the future and Mexes could be a good long-term investment for them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Silva_Mexes_is_a_player_of_the_future\"><\/span>Silva Mexes is a player of the future.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">The 15-year-old is a promising player who is highly regarded across England. He is regarded as one of the best young players at under-16 level.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town are also interested in signing the player, but Leeds United are currently in pole position to sign him. They are expected to finalize a deal soon. It would be a huge boost if Leeds United could get the move over the line.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United plan summer raid for England Under-21 star as Leeds and Everton circle<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mexico_could_be_a_long-term_asset\"><\/span>Mexico could be a long-term asset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">At 15 years old, he could develop into an important player for them with the right guidance. If he can fulfill his potential at Leeds United in the future, it could save Leeds United millions of dollars in the transfer market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The opportunity to join an English club would be an exciting one for Manchester United&#8217;s young prospect. He will aim to establish himself as an important first-team player for the club in the future. For now, Leeds will need to develop him properly and offer him a clear path to the first team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">They have been successful in developing young players in the past and it will be interesting to see if they can help the 15-year-old reach his great potential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;We&#8217;ll see what happens&#8217;: club director openly admits desire to sign Leeds player<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Silva Mexes has been linked with a move from Manchester United, with Leeds United closing in on his signature. TEAMtalk reports that Leeds are set to sign a 15-year-old from Manchester United&#8217;s academy. They are looking to build a team for the future and Mexes could be a good long-term investment for them. 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