Manchester United have agreed a deal in principle for 16-year-old Wales youth international, Gabriele Biancheri.
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| Erik ten Hag has gotten another young gem |
According to Athletic reporter, David Ornstein, Manchester United have agreed a deal for Cardiff’s Welsh striker, Gabriele Biancheri after the youngster completed his medical over the weekend.
Biancheri will sign a scholar contract till he turns 17 in September when he'll be handed a professional contract.
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With 17 goals and 5 assists to his name this season, he was already earmarked as a player for the future by a number of clubs including Chelsea. But it appears that United have now beaten others in the race for his signature.
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| Biancheri is a bright prospect |
With Erik ten Hag’s emergence and the influx of youngsters into Manchester United’s first-team ranks, he could set for a bright future at United.
Arsenal Line Up Record Bid for Manchester United Women Striker, Alessia Russo
Athletic has reported that Arsenal is set to make a world record offer for Manchester United player, Alessia Russo.
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| Alessia Russo could become the world record transfer in female football |
The 23-year-old England international has rejected talks with Manchester United to extend her contract, and is now free to talk to other clubs since she is in the last six months of her contract.
So although Marc Skinner is keen to keep her at United, she could be on her way to their rivals, Arsenal.
Russo is an integral part of Marc Skinner’s team that sit at the summit of the Women's Super League table, 3 points above Arsenal.
But with Arsenal ready to offer more than the world record transfer fee for female football —some $400,000 Barcelona paid for England midfielder Keira Walsh, last September— it seems that Russo could be heading to London.
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| Russo has an integral place in Marc Skinner’s team |
And since it is a deadline day bid, the hefty sum would be to trigger Manchester United into selling her for good money inside of letting her leave on a free in the summer. But that has downplayed, as United have reportedly rejected the bid and are set to resume contract talks with Russo again.
Russo has also garnered interest from Chelsea and Lyon, so it could prove to be one big saga.