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Manchester United consider January swoop for highly-rated striker
MANCHESTER UNITED are weighing up a move for Nottingham Forest striker Ben Brereton, according to reports.
Manchester United will reportedly make a seven-figure bid for Ben Brereton
Brereton is an exciting young talent and has reportedly caught the eye of Manchester United who are in the process of revamping their academy.
The Daily Mirror claim United are considering making a seven-figure bid for the 17-year-old.
However, Forest are likely to prove difficult negotiators after Brereton signed a new deal with the club on New Year's Eve.
Nottingham Forest have already sold Oliver Burke to RB Leipzig this season
Man United's wonderkid Tahith Chong scores a stunner
The teenager has been in fine form this season for Forest's Under-23s and scored twice against Chesterfield this week.
United are in the process of revamping their academy and brought in David Harrison as head of youth recruiting last month along with a host of other staff.
The Red Devils have also been busy adding to their academy squad, landing promising Dutch winger Tahith Chong and American defender Matthew Olosunde.
Forest have already sold exciting prospect Oliver Burke to German side Red Bull Leipzig this season for £13million.
And the Bundesliga club have reportedly returned with a £6m offer for 19-year-old midfielder Matty Cash this month.
The teenager has made 13 senior appearances in all competitions this season for Forest, providing two assists.
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