Manchester United are close to signing Camron Mpofu from Reading Academy – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United are set to sign Reading youngster Camron Mpofu this summer.

The Red Devils have benefited from an excellent youth system this season as both academy products Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo have played crucial roles. They have quickly become two of the most important players on the team and both are not even 20 years old.

The under-18s were also superb, winning the treble, and the hat-trick was Ethan Wheatley becoming the 250th academy player to make his senior first-team debut.

Since new owners Ineos have been at the club, they have really prioritized youth development and the pursuit of key talent as United have signed or been linked with a host of young stars.

Silva Mexes Tyler-Earnshaw, 14, and James Overy, 16, have already joined the academy, while United are also favorites to sign Port Vale’s Baylee Dipepa.

The Manchester Evening News now report that United are targeting another young talent.

The paper reports that “Manchester United are expected to sign Camron Mpofu from Reading. Sources say United must go through a thorough Premier League process before finalizing a deal for the 15-year-old.”

“Mpofu has represented Scotland and England at international level and is set to join United’s under-16s. The striker made his debut for Scotland Under 15s against Spain in April. Mpofu was one of three squad inclusions from English club academies.”

The young man was born in Scotland, but lived in England most of his life.

Mpofu signed for Reading in 2021 after a successful six-week trial.

The forward will join an already impressive line-up of talented youngsters, such as Harry Amass, Jack Fletcher and Shea Lacey, who will be looking to make their first-team debuts in the not-so-distant future.

Despite the Red Devils’ poor league form and disappointing season apart from winning the FA Cup, the young players in the academy and first team are certainly a source of great pride and excitement for years to come. Youth development certainly continues to be vital to the vitality of the club.

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