Manchester United in talks to sign Manchester City academy midfielder David Eze | OneFootball

Manchester United are in talks to sign Manchester City academy midfielder David Eze, according to the Secret Scout.

Man United are always looking to strengthen their youth ranks and Eze could be moving to the Old Trafford club this summer if an agreement can be reached.

The England under-16 international is set to leave Man City this summer and the Red Devils are one of those speaking to his representatives concerning a deal.

However, Man United have yet to reach a conclusion and more talks could be on the cards.

The 16-year-old Eze is a box-to-box midfielder who is regarded as one of the standout talents of his generation at the Etihad Stadium club.

He is not short of suitors as clubs outside of England are also keeping tabs on him.

Man United are yet to get over losing the FA Youth Cup final to Man City under-18s last month and will look to strengthen their youth ranks this summer.

Eze has been a regular for Man City’s under-17s and could be featuring for the Red Devils’ under-18s next term if he moves to the other side of the divide.

He plays similarly to Paul Pogba, often using his strength to confidently carry the ball from his own half into his opponent’s own.

Eze knows how to escape pressure from markers and he is excellent at breaking lines with his passes.

Man City do not want to lose him, but it appears the teenage sensation has already made up his mind.

A clearer pathway to first-team could be on the cards at Man United, with manager Michael Carrick regularly using plenty of the youth team players in training sessions for the senior players during the season.