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Man United 'agree deal' with highly-rated wonderkid who could be Chido Obi's future strike partner at Old Trafford

Obi's future strike partner? Man United 'agree deal' with highly-rated wonderkid
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Manchester United allegedly come to an agreement with Le Havre youngster Enzo Kana-Biyik and his family over a move to Old Trafford.

Manchester United have reportedly come to an agreement with Enzo Kana-Biyik and his family over a move to Old Trafford.

The 18-year-old currently represents Le Havre, but his contract with the French outfit is due to expire at the end of June, and it is understood that he has made the decision to seek pastures new this summer.

Journalist Christopher Michel recently said that Man United were 'looking good' when it comes to a summer move for Kana-Biyik, and according to Le Parisien, an agreement has now been reached.

The report claims that the 20-time English champions have already agreed a deal with Kana-Biyik and his representatives, as negotiations with Le Havre are not required due to his contract situation.

Monaco and Marseille are also believed to have been in the running for the teenager, but Man United have moved quickly to secure a deal for the forward, with a clear plan already being put in place for his development.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on April 17, 2025© Imago

Man United 'agree deal' for teenage star Kana-Biyik

It is understood that Kana-Biyik will spend next season with Lausanne Sport, who are also owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS company, with the youngster set to continue his development in the Swiss Super League.

Man United allegedly believe that one season of senior football would place him in a position to be able to challenge for a first-team role at Old Trafford at the start of the 2026-27 campaign.

Kana-Biyik has scored nine times and registered one assist in 15 appearances for Le Havre at youth level this season, but he is yet to make his first-team debut for his current club.

The Paris-born attacker has been on the bench twice for the first team during the 2024-25 campaign, though, including against Lille at the start of February, which is an indication of his potential.

Manchester United's Chido Obi on February 7, 2025© Imago

Could Kana-Biyik be Obi's future strike partner?

Man United famously signed Chido Obi last summer after the forward turned down the chance to pen a new deal at Arsenal.

The 17-year-old has already broken into the first-team picture, making five appearances for the Red Devils, including featuring as a substitute in the team's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out.

Obi is set to receive more first-team exposure before the end of the campaign, as Joshua Zirkzee's hamstring injury has left the Red Devils a player short when it comes to the attacking positions, while head coach Ruben Amorim is prioritising the Europa League.

The Dane is not eligible to feature in the Europa League, but he is again likely to be involved when Man United continue their Premier League campaign away to Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.

Obi and Kana-Biyik could be the future of a Man United attack which has struggled in recent seasons.

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