Sergey Pinyaev tipped to join Manchester United by teammate

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Manchester United’s admiration of young talent Sergey Pinyaev has seen the youngster linked with a move for the club for years.

Pinayev had a trial at United in 2019 – but as a non EU resident, even before Brexit was introduced, he was unable to join the club until he turns 18.

Well, the winger finally turned 18 earlier this month and he is eligible to sign for United in January – if there was still a desire on the club’s part.

Pinyaev plays for Russian side KS Samara, where he has scored three goals and provided three assists in 11 league games this season.

The teenager has been called up into the Russia national team for the first time for this month’s international matches.

Pinyaev tipped to join Manchester United

Pinyaev’s performances have been earning rave reviews and KS Samara teammate Glenn Bijl believes he can go a long way in the game.

Bijl told Sport24 Russia that the winger has the potential to play for Manchester United in the future.

He said: “Sergey Pinyaev is a great guy! He can score even more and have assists. Sergey is very fast and it is difficult to defend against him.

“In the match against Torpedo, he could have scored and assisted more. Pinyaev is fine! I think in the future he will have a very good career in Europe.

“He is very young and develops without stopping. I predict a great future for him, for example, that he will play at Manchester United. Why not? In the future, Pinyaev could play there.”

Russian website Metaratings claimed Manchester United sent scouts to watch Pinyaev earlier this year.

The teenager was pictured at Carrington during his trial at United in 2019, meeting Paul Pogba among others.

He has done a good job since of showing signs of fulfilling his potential, making good first team progress and now earning an international call-up.

One potential problem is the political situation. Manchester United suspended ties with Russian sponsor Aeroflot.

It is quite possible United would simply refuse to do business with a Russian club on principle, which would mean that while they may continue to monitor Pinyaev, no bid will be going in. He is currently under contract until 2025.