Manchester United are reportedly intensifying their efforts to sign 19-year-old Ecuadorian midfield prodigy Oscar Zambrano from LDU Quito.
According to a report by Ole, Oscar Zambrano is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The 19-year-old midfield prodigy is also a target for other Premier League clubs, including Luton Town and Brighton & Hove Albion. But the Red Devils are ramping up their efforts to sign the LDU Quito sensation.
The Oscar Zambrano Story
Oscar Zambrano is the latest South American sensation to rise in prominence among the European elite. A holding midfielder by trade, the Ecuadorian wonderkid can also reprise other roles in the middle of the park. He currently turns out for LDU Quito in his homeland.
The 19-year-old is also on the cusp of breaking into his national team after making strides on the first-team level. He has already made nearly 50 appearances thus far for LDU Quito, chipping in with one goal and one assist. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress at the club has not gone unnoticed.
A Man in Demand
He initially appeared on the radar of European bigwigs when he emerged as a target for Barcelona last year. But the reigning La Liga champions did not step up their interest in the youngster. Oscar Zambrano has since captured the attention of several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United.
Manchester United’s interest in Zambrano is hardly surprising. The Red Devils have a rich history of grooming highly-rated youngsters and facilitating their rise in the first-team squad. In addition, with Casemiro approaching the final phase of his glittering career, they need a long-term successor.
Oscar Zambrano has thus emerged as a viable target for Manchester United. The 19-year-old can initially learn the ropes from Casemiro before taking over as the first-choice holding midfielder. And the Red Devils are intensifying their efforts to sign the South American midfield prodigy.
Zambrano is also a target for other Premier League clubs, including Luton Town and Brighton & Hove Albion. So, it behoves Manchester United to intensify their efforts to secure his services. It will be interesting to see if they can beat the competition to his signature.
