Ineos are already planning ahead with Manchester United’s transfer business and the scouting department has eyes on the upcoming U20s World Cup.
Since the takeover at Manchester United, there has been a shift in the club’s transfer strategy, with Ineos eager to target younger players with superstar potential.
Ineos have a long-term plan to win the Premier League by 2028, and signing young stars is a strategy designed to fix United’s terrible recruitment record over the past decade.
The likes of Chido Obi, Sekou Kone and Enzo Kana-Biyik have all been brought to the club by Ineos to hopefully fulfil their potential in Manchester.
United’s scouts already are tasked with finding the next wonderkid, and there are two names of interest competing in the U20s World Cup.
Man United scouting Gilberto Mora and Ebeneezer Harcout
The Under-20s World Cup begins in Chile this weekend and United In Focus can reveal that a number of transfer targets will be featuring.
Transfer expert Graeme Bailey exclusively revealed that one of United’s targets in South America is goalkeeping sensation Ebeneezer Harcout.
The 15-year-old made history earlier this year when he became the youngest Nigerian international after starting and keeping a clean sheet in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) win over Congo.
The Sporting Lagos product is attracting interest from across Europe, while the Saudi Pro League are also aware of him.
We can also reveal that Mexican midfielder Gilberto Mora is on United’s radar, but he is one of the most talked about young players in the world and has interest from almost every major club in Europe and beyond.
The 16-year-old has been playing first-team football since he was 15, and United are eager to watch him closely.
Ruben Amorim makes Man United an attractive option for wonderkids
When young stars have huge interest from around Europe, one thing they must take into consideration when picking their next club is the pathway to the first team.
In Ruben Amorim, United have a head coach who has shown plenty of trust in youth.
In Portugal, Amorim gave 27 debuts to Sporting youngsters and believing in academy players is something he has taken with him to United.
Last season, Chido Obi, Harry Amass and Tyler Fredricson all became regulars in the first team, which sends a positive message to the academy that there is an established pathway to senior football.
If United want to sign either Mora or Harcout, they will likely have to fend off interest from European giants, but so far Ineos have proven themselves capable of attracting elite talents to Carrington.
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