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Not only the first team but INEOS also made sure the Manchester United academy was strengthened with quite a few high-profile additions made over the summer.
Sekou Kone was quite the capture and has already been tipped to make his breakthrough in his debut campaign itself with his name included in the Premier League squad submitted to the league by the club.
Other prominent captures include Samuel Lusale from Crystal Palace, James Overy, formerly of Perth Glory in Australia and former Arsenal academy striking sensation Chido Obi-Martin.
However, all three deals needed ratification from the FA and the league and that took quite a while but recently, as relayed by The Peoples Person, both Lusale and Overy have received the necessary clearances.
Lusale to United confirmed
The former Eagles academy star recently confirmed his departure from the London club and now, his move to the Red Devils has been confirmed with the 17-year-old spotted at Old Trafford.
The Secret Scout, a reputable source for youth football news, uploaded a picture on X (formerly Twitter) showing the Slovakia U18 international standing at Old Trafford posing with the No 7 jersey.
BOOM 💥 Samuel Lusale to Manchester United officially complete 🔴 ☑️
Exciting 16-year-old Slovakian winger joins from Crystal Palace after PL 5 Steps
United beat competition from clubs in England, Italy and Germany.
Chido Obi-Martin 🔜 🤝#MUFC pic.twitter.com/On2l60uZeH
— TheSecretScout (@TheSecretScout_) September 19, 2024
The account also revealed that the 20-time English league champions had to fend off competition from England, Italy and Germany to land Lusale.
He can play as an attacking midfielder and out wide with versatility a highly valued trait in modern football.
Lusale tipped for the top
The player is slated to initially join up with United’s all-conquering U18 side but is expected to move up quickly to the reserve level.
Palace tried desperately to hold on to the teen ace but Lusale rejected a scholarship offer in favour of a move to Old Trafford.
The move was confirmed after the 20-time English league champions agreed a compensation package with the Eagles.
Now, only Obi-Martin remains to receive the all-clear to complete his move to United. Hopefully, that will be tied up as soon as possible.
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