Done Deal: Manchester United Sign Manchester City Midfielder | OneFootball

Manchester United have completed a deal to sign highly rated midfielder David Eze from local rivals Manchester City.

Attacking Football sources understand that the deal is done, with the Dublin-born 16-year-old set to leave City and continue his development at Manchester United’s Carrington academy.

Eze is considered one of the standout midfielders of his generation. Tall, powerful and confident in possession, he has established a reputation as a complete modern box-to-box midfielder.

The youngster is capable of driving forward with the ball, escaping pressure and breaking opposition lines. He is also a sharp distributor, contributes consistently without the ball and has demonstrated impressive leadership qualities for his age.

David Eze is Ready

Eze has already featured several times at under-17 level and captained England’s under-16 side on multiple occasions.

Despite representing England at youth level, Eze retains strong ties to Ireland. The midfielder was born in Dublin and moved from Clondalkin to Manchester at the age of six, while his father continues to live in Ireland.

He is understood to be extremely proud of his Irish roots and would be open to representing the Republic of Ireland should the opportunity arise.

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United are continuing to push for another highly rated Manchester City academy talent, Karim Cassim, who is also believed to be close to joining the Old Trafford club.

Negotiations over Cassim are progressing as United attempt to complete an impressive double academy swoop from their local rivals. The deal is very advanced and looks likely to happen.

The pursuit of Eze and Cassim highlights United’s determination to recruit some of the best young players in the country and strengthen the pathway between the club’s academy and first team.

Blake Henry chooses Chelsea

United have not been successful with every academy target; however, with Blake Henry set to join Chelsea.

Henry had initially been close to joining Manchester United but ultimately chose a move to London instead.

Despite restrictions affecting Chelsea’s recruitment, the London club are able to bring Henry in, with the youngster expected to become eligible to begin playing in late November.

Missing out on Henry will be disappointing for United, but securing Eze represents a significant statement—particularly because the midfielder is arriving directly from Manchester City.

With the Eze deal completed and Cassim potentially set to follow, Manchester United are continuing to demonstrate their ambition to assemble one of the strongest collections of young talent in English football.