Overview

• Manchester Evening News reports United have a preliminary agreement to sign Fortaleza CEIF midfielder Cristian Orozco, following claims first shared by journalist Pipe Sierra and amplified by Ben Jacobs.
• Orozco, 17, captained Colombia’s U17s and cannot complete a move until he turns 18 in July 2026, with plans for him to remain at Fortaleza until the registration can be completed.
• Local reporting states United are not expected to sign Senegal U17 captain Mouhamed Dabo, countering Africafoot’s claims of an imminent deal after a trial at Carrington.
• Africafoot reported that Dabo trained for weeks at United and that the Be Sport Academy president traveled to England for talks, with Barcelona also credited with ongoing interest after a prior La Masia trial.
• The pursuits reflect United’s broader push for young international talent outside Europe, with recent academy additions cited including Mali’s Sekou Kone and Paraguay’s Diego Leon under a streamlined recruitment setup.