Man Utd Plot Move To Sign 'Most Exciting Player at the World Cup'

Manchester United have already made one move in the summer transfer window, agreeing a deal to sign central midfielder Ederson from Atalanta for a fee in the region of £38million.

The Brazilian, a late call-up to Carlo Ancelotti's World Cup squad following an injury, will undergo a medical in North America this week, ahead of the deal being announced.

Another central midfielder is likely to follow him to Old Trafford, with new manager Michael Carrick keen to bring in at least two, following the exit of Casemiro at the end of his contract in the north west.

Mateus Fernandes has been heavily linked with a move from Wesrt Ham united, following their relegation to the Championship, with the likes of Carlos Baleba, Sandro Tonali and Aurelien Tchouameni also in the reckoning.

But a name has emerged from the start of the World Cup to - Ayyoub Bouaddi.

The talented 18-year-old made his World Cup debut against Casemiro on Saturday night, outshining the departing Manchester United man and proving he has the capabilities already, at such a tender age, to replace the veteran Brazilian at Old Trafford.

Bouaddi stood out in an impressive Morocco side, helping the African Cup of Nations winners to a 1-1 draw against the Selecao, although they may feel they should have picked up all three points.

Bouaddi enjoyed a 91% passing accuracy during the contest, with 100% of his passes in the final third being accurate - something that will not go unnoticed.

He showed he can do both the attacking side and the defensive side though, with six ball recoveries and five interceptions, while he also won nine duels on the night.

GIVEMESPORT reported at the start of June that United had shown an interest in the teen star, who plays his football for Lille in Ligue Un, monitoring his situation as he himself refused to rule out a move away from France this summer.

Bouaddi, who has been described as 'elite', may only be 18 but has completed his third season of first-team football with the Ligue 1 team, and is considered to be one of the brightest midfield talents in the world.

United have tracked his performances this season, scouting him during a number of matches and could now make a move to sign him this summer. His opening performance at the World Cup may add some figures onto his price tag, which has already been touted by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano that interested clubs will need "around €60million to €70million to strike a deal". The Manchester Evening News described him as "the most exciting player of the tournament so far" and Lille will be "braced for offers" this summer if he continues along the same path during the tournament.

Manchester United could soon create a brilliant on-field partnership