Man United Join Four-Way Pursuit of 15-Year-Old Burkinabe Midfielder Mohamed Zongo
Clubs have opened talks with Tenakourou Academy with no agreement in place.
Overview
- Manchester United have approached the Burkina Faso prospect’s academy as part of a race that also includes Manchester City, Villarreal and Anderlecht, according to Africa Foot reporting cited by Yahoo Sports.
- Academy officials held discussions with multiple clubs on Friday, and sources say all options remain under consideration with no deal reached.
- Zongo, 15, stood out at the U17 World Cup as an attacking or wide midfielder, finishing with two goals and three assists.
- Coverage describes the teenager as highly rated, with some outlets likening his profile to a young Yaya Touré.
- United scouts are monitoring the U17 World Cup broadly as they evaluate several emerging talents from the tournament.