Report: Manchester United join race for Fiorentina youngster Sanogo | OneFootball

Manchester United are the latest club to be linked with a move for Fiorentina youngster Bassidy Sanogo, reports from Africa claim, as the 17-year-old attracts interest from clubs across Europe.

According to what has been reported by FootAfrica, the Red Devils are monitoring the Primavera starlet, whilst Stuttgart, Hoffenheim and Club Brugge also scout the forward.

The Mali youngster plays as a typical centre-forward, with eight goal involvements in 18 Under-18 matches for the Viola last season.

epa11671136 ACF Fiorentina’s Danilo Cataldi (L) celebrates a goal with teammates during the Italian Serie A soccer match US Lecce vs ACF Fiorentina at the Via del Mare stadium in Lecce, Italy, 20 October 2024. EPA-EFE/ABBONDANZA SCURO LEZZI

After Diallo success, Manchester United weigh up another young African Serie A starlet

In October 2020, Manchester United agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign then-18-year-old youngster Amad Diallo. The Ivorian now has 64 appearances for the Premier League giants in all competitions after two loan spells with Rangers and Sunderland.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 10: Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with Amad Diallo and Joshua Zirkzee during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Leicester City FC at Old Trafford on November 10, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

United may use Diallo as a blueprint in their pursuit of another young African starlet in Sanogo. The Malian’s contract with the Viola expires in 2027.