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Manchester United close to signing Dutch youngster: Scout tipped them off - report
MANCHESTER UNITED are edging ever closer to signing Ajax wonderkid Daishawn Redan, according to reports.
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The 15-year-old, who has already represented Holland at Under-17 level appears to be ahead of schedule with his footballing development.
United already have a distinctly Dutch flavour to their academy, with Tahith Chong arriving earlier this year and Timothy Fosu-Mensah making 17 appearances for the first-team.
And now it seems United could add another Dutchman to their youth ranks.
Daishawn Redan could be heading to Manchester United
Jose Mourinho looks set to bring a Dutch youngster to the club
The Daily Mirror claim Ajax have tried their best to retain Redan’s services.
However, the striker appears to have his heart set on a move to Old Trafford.
More interestingly United scout Henry De Regt is believed to have been tipped off about Redan.
United meanwhile, will be hoping to build on their 1-0 win against Tottenham on Sunday.
Jose Mourinho’s men face Crystal Palace tonight (8pm).
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