Manchester United is interested in Leeds United wonderkid….
According to the Daily Mail (via Metro), Manchester United are interested in signing Leeds United wonderkid Finley Gorman. Manchester City, Manchester United’s local rival, is also keeping an eye on the 14-year-old.
Many clubs are interested in the young midfielder who has wowed many while playing for Leeds Under 16s.
In August 2023, Gorman made his debut for Leeds United U18 against Stoke City U18 in the English U18 PL. In an outstanding performance, the 14-year-old scored two goals and assisted on another.
According to the Metro story, Gorman has scored 20 goals and provided 20 assists in just nine games this season.
Rising Ballers, a platform X-specific social media account, focuses on recognizing young potential. They shared a video of Gorman that went viral, garnering 5.8 million views.
The Red Devils are well-known around the world for creating world-class talent. The United academy produced legends like as Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Darren Fletcher, and Paul Pogba.
Marcus Rashford is currently delighting the Old Trafford audience with abilities acquired at United Academy. Gorman appears to be a young youngster who matches the profile for developing his talent and paving his way to top-level football if the Red Devils sign him.
City has a strong academy and the potential to develop talent, but breaking into their team for opportunities is difficult. City has showed a preference for acquiring world-class players over developing them. Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, and Pedro Porro are three examples.
Gorman’s quality guarantees him more chances to break into the first team at Old Trafford, a long-standing tradition at the club. Of course, he’ll have to work his way through the academy and prove his value before joining Erik ten Hag’s club in the coming years (if he signs).
But he can be confident that the Red Devils are a club that is known for giving talented young players an opportunity if they deserve it. A transfer to a club like Manchester United so early in a player’s career can be intimidating at times, but it is a challenge that the superstars of tomorrow should be willing to take if they want to make rapid growth and play alongside world-class players for some of the best youth coaches.