Manchester United plotting move for England youth star: report

Manager Erik ten Hag of Manchester United in action during a pre-season training session at Carrington Training Ground on July 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
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Manchester United look to be closing in on another young talent as Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues his widespread overhaul of the club.

After a decade-long barren spell, with the exception of a few rare talents, Manchester United have once again resumed the tradition of raising world class talents through their academy, with the likes of Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho both sitting in the top ten of the Golden Boy rankings.

Meanwhile, youngsters Harry Amass and Toby Collyer are widely expected for a breakthrough campaign this season after establishing themselves as key players for the youth sides last campaign.

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Manchester United closing in on youngster

According to HITC, United are set to complete the signing of England under-20 international Archie Brown.

The 22-year old former Derby County left back currently plays for Gent in Belgium, and has been capped at under-20 level on two occasions.

The youngster has been firmly on Ineos' radar for a prolonged period after signing for Swiss side FC Lausanne, who also sit under the Ineos umbrella, in 2021.

Archie Brown of England passes the ball during the Elite Squad International match between England and Sweden at Stadion Sv. Josip Radnik on June 7, 2024 in Sesvete, Croatia. (Photo by Jurij Kodrun - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

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The left back position brought about plenty of issues for Erik ten Hag, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia both sitting out the majority of the season through injury, while the mishandling of Sergio Reguillon's loan left the Red Devils without a natural left back for a number of months.

The lopsided nature of the side brough about by Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka's deployment out of position contributed to United's major struggles in the 2023/24 campaign.

Despite Shaw's recent return from injury, last season has proven without a doubt that the current options cannot be relied upon, and an arrival in that position should be of paramount importance this summer.

Manchester United target Gent's Archibald Archie Brown celebrates after a goal during a soccer match between KAA Gent and Royal Antwerp FC, Sunday 25 February 2024 in Gent, on day 27 of the 2023-2024 season of the 'Jupiler Pro League' first division of the Belgian championship. BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP) (Photo by TOM GOYVAERTS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

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James Ridge is a freelance journalist based in the UK. He recently spent time with The United Stand as an online news editor and has covered the beautiful game from England’s eighth tier all the way to the Premier League.