Man Utd pip Arsenal & the Blues to signing of ‘exceptional’ teenage sensation – report | OneFootball

Manchester United have pipped Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea to the services of Cre8tive Football Academy midfielder Emmanuel Ziro, according to Manchester United Youth.

The outlet is a reputable source for youth football transfer news regarding the Red Devils, and they were the ones to first break the news that the Denmark youth international Chido Obi-Martin had agreed to join Man United back in July.

They have now claimed on X (formerly Twitter) that Ziro is on his way to join the academy of the Old Trafford club despite interest from the Gunners and the Blues.

The 14-year-old caught the eyes of Premier League clubs after impressing for the West London-based academy in games against academy sides of English top-flight clubs.

Ziro’s ‘exceptional’ ability to keep the ball under pressure is one of his strengths, while he is also an excellent passer of the ball who boasts plenty of strength and electric pace.

The teenage sensation was always going to be snapped up by a Premier League club sooner or later given his huge potential, and he has chosen to join Man United ahead of the aforementioned London duo.

The Red Devils have strengthened their academy in recent months, and their under-18s have been blowing other clubs away in the under-18 Premier League so far this term.

Ziro will be looking to break into the starting XI of any of the age-grade sides he is placed in at the Man United academy, and it will be interesting to see how far he can progress as far as making it professionally goes.

The step-up from academy and youth football to senior football has proven difficult for many talented youngsters, and the Cre8tive Football Academy gem will be desperate to prove his quality going forward.