Man U set to sign former Hammers starlet

idris978Manchester United are this morning reportedly keen to sign former Irons Academy product Idris Kanu to their own youth set up.

The club is monitoring the striker’s progress after he impressed for the under-18 side against Middlesborough at Carrington according to the Manchester Evening News.

Kanu scored twice in United’s 5-1 win and could be set to land a deal at Old Trafford. The 16-year-old can also play in midfield and struck twice in 17 appearances for the Hammers’ Academy last term.

Kanu is the latest youngster to join United’s youth set-up as new academy chief Nicky Butt continues his revamp.

 

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