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Manchester United are reported to be closing in a new deal for a key Carrington prospect
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Manchester United have endured something of a rocky period of late, with the club’s eighth-placed Premier League finish last season their worst league performance since the 1989/90 season. Erik ten Hag was able to end the season on a high - and probably save his job in the process - when he won the FA Cup, but the club is now undergoing a transitional period under minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. There looks to be a shift in transfer policy to younger players in an effort to avoid some of the expensive misfires of recent seasons, but one area where the club will look for continuity is with their academy. VIDEO: Riccardo Calafiori Is The FINAL Piece Of Mikel Arteta's Jigsaw Manchester United have a remarkable record of featuring at least one academy player in every matchday squad for more than 85 years, a streak totalling more than 4, 000 matches. It’s a record that is unlikely to ever be beaten, with the club still continuing to develop their next generation of homegrown stars at their Carrington academy. One of the current best prospects is their Under-21s captain Sonny Aljofree and according to Fabrizio Romano, the centre-back is set to sign a contract extension that will keep him at the club for another three years. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. ? ? Excl: Manchester United U21 captain Sonny Aljofree set to sign new deal at the club. Agreement in place over deal valid until June 2027, three year contract. Talks at final stages for the talented centre back. pic. twitter. com/v Qe8n AY9yg August 9, 2024 “Agreement in place over deal valid until June 2027, three year contract. Talks at final stages for the talented centre back, ” Romano posted on X. Nineteen-year-old Aljofree was part of the under-18s squad that won the FA Youth Cup in 2022 and has played in the UEFA Youth League, while his Manchester United U21s debut came in January 2023. Earlier this year he was handed the captain’s armband and played 45 minutes for the senior team in their preseason friendly against Rosenborg earlier this summer. Manchester United in talks with midfield star, following huge u-turn: report Late referee change for Manchester United vs Manchester City Wembley showdown Manchester United in talks with Championship side over much-wanted player: report Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription Join now for unlimited access Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 For more than a decade Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor, with stints at Mirror Football and Leeds Live among others. He is the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Behind football's minimal and retro badge kit craze Jamie Carragher exclusive: 'Arsenal still need one more special attacker to overtake Manchester City and win the Premier League' Every time the British transfer record has been broken in the Premier League era Four Four Two is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. ©
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