Man Utd Join Race For Wonderkid Ty Livesey

Manchester United are looking at potential future stars, as TeamTalk reports that the club are joined by seven of their Premier League rivals in the race for a transfer target.

The Red Devils continue to balance the need for short-term improvement and long-term gains, with transfers that have reflected both sides of the squad-building challenge that faces the recruitment team.

Players at their peak such as Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha were signed last summer to bring instant improvement to the team, while someone like Benjamin Sesko was landed with a view to the future.

It certainly worked, as Michael Carrick eventually got Man United back to the Champions League, but the task next season remains a challenging one.

While some signings will join with that in mind for the coming campaign, the Old Trafford outfit keep on scouting for the stars of the future.

As Man United continue to scout for young stars to add to their talent pool, TeamTalk reports that they are in the mix to sign Blackburn Rovers youngster Ty Livesey.

The attacking midfielder, who is described as a "sensation" in the report, is viewed as a quality up-and-coming star in academy football, having featured recently for the Rovers' under-18s at just 15 years old.

The youngster is claimed to have registered over 100 goals and assists in the youth setup already, as he continues to rise the ranks towards a senior football career.

Man United are outlined as a leading contender to land Livesey, if he wishes to leave Blackburn, while Manchester City and Liverpool are also believed to be at the front of the pack.

There are five other teams in the mix, as Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham are claimed to be monitoring his progress, while Newcastle and Brighton are also there.

It means Man United face tough competition to land another future star for their setup, while Blackburn have their own fight to try and keep hold of the talented youngster for the future.

Manchester United face some important decisions this summer that will determine whether they can keep competing at the top, or whether they need to reassess the current situation.

The concerning decline of the club in recent years has been halted and there is a sense that things are moving in the right direction again with some smart signings.

At the forefront of future success will be long-term thinking with signings, ensuring that new talent can stay with the club for a while, maximising their potential while at Old Trafford.

The young winger is said to be attracting plenty of interest this summer

Livesey could be the latest addition to a Man United academy that is stocked full of talent. It's that youth which has been a core identity of the club in the past.

Rediscovering that and giving opportunities to young players will play a huge part in the club returning to the top, so scouting the next generation and landing them ahead of their rivals shows United mean business again.