Jeremy Monga: Man United enter race to sign Leicester’s “generational talent” | OneFootball

Manchester United are among a host of Premier League clubs keen on Leicester City’s “generational talent” Jeremy Monga. 

Last season, the 16-year-old became the second-youngest player in Premier League history after making his senior debut against Newcastle United in April, aged 15 years and 271 days.

He went on to make seven top flight appearances under United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy before the Foxes’ relegation to the Championship. Monga, who primarily plays as a left winger, has earned plaudits for his lightning-quick feet and decisiveness in the final third. 

In June, the England U19 international committed to a one-year scholarship deal amid intense speculation over his future at King Power Stadium. However, he is yet to formally pen his first professional contract.

Manchester United interested in Monga

According to TBR Football, several Premier League clubs, including United, are monitoring Monga.

The outlet’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey, said: “Monga is a generational talent. At just 16, he already has more first-team appearances than players like Rio Ngumoh and Max Dowman, who have made huge impacts in the Premier League this season.

“Interest remains high, and there is a belief that by January he could be ready to make a move.”

The teenage sensation has already established himself as a first-team regular at Leicester, having made 12 appearances in all competitions this campaign. He has been directly involved in two goals so far.

It is understood Leicester are hoping that an important role in the senior side will convince Monga to sign a professional deal next summer when he turns 17.

However, as things stand, the Championship outfit cannot prevent Monga from leaving, with England’s biggest clubs circling. It is added Manchester City are currently leading the race to sign the prodigious forward.

Leicester following United midfielders

Meanwhile, Leicester are eyeing a move for United’s U21s duo Jack and Tyler Fletcher.

According to journalist Alan Nixon, as relayed by Football League World, Leicester scouts, among others, were “keeping a watchful eye” on the sons of former United midfielder Darren take on Barnsley in the EFL Trophy.

Jack is an attacking midfielder and Tyler is excellent at shielding the backline as the deepest midfielder. 

However, it is believed the pair are “turning heads” at United, and Jack is “seen as the closest to breaking into the first team group alongside Lacey at this present moment.”

As such, Leicester are unlikely to be able to lure them to England’s second tier.

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