Manchester United are the front-runners to sign Baylee Dipepa ahead of the summer, with the Port Vale teenager impressing with his performances.
According to Daily Mail, Manchester United are the current front-runners to secure the signature of Baylee Dipepa. The 17-year-old English prodigy, who plays for League One side Port Vale, has attracted plenty of interest following recent performances, with a big summer move on the horizon for the teenager, who is also a target for Aston Villa and Newcastle United.
Manchester United chasing Baylee Dipepa
Manchester United are eager to sign Baylee Dipepa from Port Vale in the summer after thoroughly evaluating the player’s profile ahead of the last few weeks. The 17-year-old English prodigy has been in good form for the League One side as well as the England Under-17 at the Under-17 European Championships.
He did score in the opening group stage victory over France and has also become Port Vale’s second-youngest goalscorer ever this season. He has made 26 appearances for the club’s first team in League One this season. But his numbers are less exciting than someone linked to a club like Manchester United would have.
In any case, his profile promises a massive upside for the future, which is why Manchester United are the front-runners to sign him in the summer. Other clubs like Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig are also keeping a close watch on his situation, with Port Vale likely resigned to losing him one way or another in the summer.
Manchester United are not particularly looking at Dipepa as someone to come in and grace their first team. However, the 17-year-old English prodigy can break into the main group in a short span if those in the youth system feel he is ready for the step up, as his first team experience with Port Vale will help him in that regard.
Manchester United chasing a few teenage stars
Dipepa is not the only exciting teenager Manchester United are keeping tabs on, as Ajax defender Jorrel Hato is also among their targets. The idea behind such searches is the need to refresh ranks with some young additions, as these are players with a big upside for the future and will compete close to the first team.
Argentine teenager Aaron Anselmino is also a target for Manchester United, with reports suggesting they could open talks with the Boca Juniors star and his agent about a move. Overall, should the Red Devils sign players like him, Dipepa, or Hato, they are locked in for the next phase of their project. Meanwhile, Aston Villa and Newcastle United will look to plug the gap to the Red Devils.
