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Manchester United bring in midfielder who had spell with Manchester City
MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly handed a trial to Slovakian midfielder Martin Murcko.
Manchester United celebrate EFL Cup win
The Manchester Evening News claim Murcko came to the attention of Manchester United after starring at the Under-17 European Championships last summer.
The midfielder scored four goals in his opening three appearances for his country's under-17s.
This included a hat-trick in a 4-3 qualifying win against Northern Ireland.
Manchester United have handed a trial to Martin Murcko
The 16-year-old is currently playing in the second tier of Slovakian football.
And the teenager has now visited United’s Carrington training complex, where he posed with the EFL Cup.
Murcko had previously been on trial at Manchester City in December.
The Slovakian youngster arrives after United completed the signing of Levente Gundogan from Connah's Quay Nomads.
A statement on the Nomads Academy website said: “Levent joined the Nomads Academy just over two years ago and has been an ever present in the side and set up.
“A very gifted player who is comfortable up front or in attacking midfield. Levent’s attitude and commitment to training and the club have been first class and we wish him all the best during his time at Manchester United.”