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Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Kit Margetson as they also step up their interest in Manu Kone.

19-year-old goalkeeper Margetson has moved to Old Trafford following the end of his contract at Championship side Swansea.

United have agreed a compensation package with Swansea for Margetson, with the Welsh club entitled to remuneration for the player’s development after he progressed with them from Under-15s level through to the senior setup.

Wales U21 international Margetson - the son of former England, Swansea and current Wales goalkeeping coach Martyn Margetson - spent last season on loan at Cymru Premier outfit Connah’s Quay Nomads, helping the club to qualify for the Europa League.

“The 19-year-old was most recently at Swansea City, a club he’d been with since under-15s.

“Last season, he had his first taste of senior football on loan at Connah's Quay Nomads and kept 10 clean sheets in 34 appearances, helping the Welsh side to qualify for European competition.

Done deal: Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Kit Margetson from Swansea

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“Margetson has also earned youth international caps for Wales and made his Under-21s debut against Belarus in March.

“Everyone at United would like to welcome Kit to the club and wish him the very best of luck for the future.”

Swansea’s own statement on the deal read: “Swansea City goalkeeper Kit Margetson has joined Manchester United subject to the relevant approval, after the two clubs agreed a compensation package.

“The 20-year-old Wales Under-21 international has been with the Swans since under-15 level, with the club entitled to remuneration for the player’s development.

“He links up with the Premier League Red Devils having spent last season on loan at Connah’s Quay, playing an important part in helping them qualify for Europe.

“Margetson, son of Swansea’s former head of goalkeeping Martyn, was included in the first-team matchday squad for a fixture against Millwall towards the end of the 2024-25 season, was also a regular part of the wider senior squad.

“Everyone at Swansea City wishes Kit every success during his time at Old Trafford.”

Margetson is the second Welsh goalkeeper to join United this summer, following the arrival of Karl Darlow on a free transfer after his exit from Leeds.

The Red Devils also look to be escalating their search for a third midfield signing to the follow the recent arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.

Italian publication Corriere dello Sport claim that an agreement in principle has already been reached on personal terms with Roma’s Manu Kone, who impressed at the World Cup with France.

They say that United are prepared to submit an offer for Kone worth almost €50million (£42.7m), though still face competition from the likes of Chelsea, Atletico Madrid and Saudi club Al-Ahli.