Man United are about to do something for only the second time in their history
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Charlie Grace
Thu 25 September 2025 12:45, UK
Manchester United have once again looked to dip into the transfer market to sign a future star to their youth ranks.
Manchester United’s famed Carrington academy has produced many stars over recent years, like Kobbie Mainoo, who is currently out of favour with Ruben Amorim.
Mainoo was a goalscorer in Man United’s 2-1 win over Man City in the FA Cup final in 2024, with another Carrington graduate, Alejandro Garnacho, getting the other goal.
Man United are close to signing Mouhamed Dabo from Senegal, to add to their acquisition of Malian Sekou Kone and Paraguayan Diego Leon over the last 12 months.
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Dabo is the captain of Senegal’s under-17 side, and United are now looking to sign Colombia’s under-17 captain as well.
Reports from Pipe Sierra in Colombia have suggested that midfielder Cristian Orozco is due to sign for Man United when he turns 18.
Stephen Torpey was announced as Man United’s new academy director on Wednesday and his track record suggests we will likely see Orozco, Dabo and Kone follow in the footsteps of Mainoo and Garnacho into the first team.
Man United has been the home of some South American football legends, from Juan Sebastian Veron to Antonio Valencia; a host of talent has graced the Old Trafford pitch.