Ipswich Wonder Kid
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:05 am
According to last nights Manchester Evening News under the heading - “Manchester United 'close to securing' transfer for EFL wonder kid”
Manchester United are reportedly close to signing Ipswich Town's young star, Silva Mexes. The Red Devils have been known for their focus on youth development in the past and it seems they have found another promising player in 14-year-old Mexes.
According to The Secret Scout, United are nearing a deal for the youngster. Mexes has been watched by all the top Premier League clubs while playing for Ipswich, but it looks like he will choose to join Manchester United this summer. Kieran McKenna, the current manager at Ipswich and former assistant coach to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at United , could be a big influence on Mexes' decision. He has already brought United academy graduates Axel Tuanzebe and Brandon Williams to Ipswich this season.
Tuanzebe, who made 37 senior appearances and had loan spells at Aston Villa, Stoke City and Napoli before joining Ipswich last summer, could provide valuable advice to Mexes on how to succeed at Manchester United. Williams is still part of the team and was doing well on loan in East Anglia before an injury at the end of 2023 stopped him from playing.
I am correct in thinking our former Head of Recruitment recently left us to take up a new post as Head of Recruitment at Manchester United ? If I’m right it hasn’t taken him long to raid one of our most valuable resources.
Manchester United are reportedly close to signing Ipswich Town's young star, Silva Mexes. The Red Devils have been known for their focus on youth development in the past and it seems they have found another promising player in 14-year-old Mexes.
According to The Secret Scout, United are nearing a deal for the youngster. Mexes has been watched by all the top Premier League clubs while playing for Ipswich, but it looks like he will choose to join Manchester United this summer. Kieran McKenna, the current manager at Ipswich and former assistant coach to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at United , could be a big influence on Mexes' decision. He has already brought United academy graduates Axel Tuanzebe and Brandon Williams to Ipswich this season.
Tuanzebe, who made 37 senior appearances and had loan spells at Aston Villa, Stoke City and Napoli before joining Ipswich last summer, could provide valuable advice to Mexes on how to succeed at Manchester United. Williams is still part of the team and was doing well on loan in East Anglia before an injury at the end of 2023 stopped him from playing.
I am correct in thinking our former Head of Recruitment recently left us to take up a new post as Head of Recruitment at Manchester United ? If I’m right it hasn’t taken him long to raid one of our most valuable resources.