Sky Sports - Man Utd keen on Barcelona teenage sensation, now weighing up summer swoop
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Barcelona youth player and attacker Juan Hernandez Torres ahead of a possible summer transfer swoop, according to Sky Sports.
The 17-year-old has a £5 million buyout clause in his deal and the Red Devils are weighing up their options and could trigger it.
However, Man United could face competition from Chelsea for Hernandez Torres, while Barca also want to retain his services and guarantee him a place in the first-team if he keeps impressing.
The teenage sensation attacking midfielder was a key player as Barca under-19s won the UEFA Youth Cup this term, notching two goals, including the winner in the semi-final against AZ Alkmaar.
Man United want to keep recruiting some of the best young players with huge potential having started years ago, and Hernandez Torres has caught their attention.
The Spain youth international helped Spain under-17s reach the quarter-finals in the 2023 FIFA under-17 World Cup, scoring the only goal in the group stage game against Mali to help them advance to the round of 16.
La Masia has recently produced the likes of Lamine Yamal, and while the Man United target is not at that level, he is widely considered by those at the La Liga club as one of the most talented players to emerge from the famous Barca academy.
Hernandez Torres can play as a number 9, a winger and as a creative midfielder, with his eye for goals, technical ability and knack for playing the perfect passes some of the qualities which have attracted the Red Devils and other suitors to him.
Man United head coach Ruben Amorim has proven that he will not hesitate to give youngsters the chance if they are good enough, and a move to the Old Trafford club could appeal to the Spaniard given the plethora of options ahead of him as he looks to break into the Barca senior team.
Article written by Alani .