Fabrizio Romano says Man Utd have indeed agreed deal to sign teenage winger after Obi-Martin deal | OneFootball

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Crystal Palace youth winger Samuel Lusale after he rejected a scholarship offer at the London club, according to Manchester United Youth.

The outlet is a reputable source for youth football transfer news regarding the Red Devils, and Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has co-signed their report, claiming on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) that the Old Trafford club have indeed agreed a deal to snap up the teenage sensation.

Man United have struck an agreement with 16-year-old striker Chido Obi-Martin over a summer move after the Denmark youth international left Arsenal, and Lusale is expected to follow suit.

The 16-year-old winger has been widely regarded as one of the most exciting attacking players in the land at under-16 level, and the Red Devils have made a smart move luring him away from Palace.

Regulations imposed by Brexit have prevented English clubs from signing under-18 players from overseas, which has seen Man United and others concentrate on the domestic market.

They have already signed 14-year-old right winger Silva Mexes Tyler-Earnshaw from Ipswich Town and 16-year-old right-back James Overy after he relocated to England with his parents from Australia.

Obi-Martin and Lusale are next in line to join the Man United academy, and recruitment at this level can potentially save the Red Devils millions going forward.

Lusale plays on both wings, with his pace and direct running with the ball his greatest strengths.

The Slovakia under-17 is a constant threat to the opposition defence due to his style of play, and Man United will hope he can break into the first-team and establish himself as a Premier League star going forward given his huge potential and talent.