Manchester United are set to announce the signing of midfielder youth star Ethan Ennis.
Ennis, 16, is part of Liverpool’s youth academy and has been pitched to develop into a future Premier League midfielder.
Despite still being in his teens, the talented Englishman has already racked up five goals and one assist in his first eight youth appearances, in all competitions.
Stretford Reds can excludeutely reveal that despite being heavily related with a switch to join up with Chelsea’s academy, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Red Devils have dived in to steal the talented playmaker away from their rivals.
The youngster will join United this summer on a three-year contract and is anticipated to go straight into the under-18s squad.
Following the capture of Ennis, United’s heavy venture in youth looks set to continue. Last season saw the club sign a host of young talents, including Charlie McNeil, Joe Hugill and Marc Jurado.
Ennis’ looming switch to United is being praised among industry members as an excellent piece of business from United and their youth recruitment team.