Man Utd line up Blackburn wonderkid, 16, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe begins new ‘No Galacticos’ transfer policy
MANCHESTER UNITED co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says he wants to find a new superstar rather than fork out millions.
And the Ineos billionaire has been good to his word with Old Trafford’s recruitment team now going after 16-year-old Blackburn striker Igor Tyjon.
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United’s move comes after we told you about their swoop for Port Vale forward Baylee Dipepa, 17.
And they are also in the running for Aussie right-back James Overy, 16, ahead of rivals Everton and West Ham.
Tyjon has already been on Rovers’ first team bench and their plans to tie him down are boosted by the fact that he wants to play senior football for them first.
Blackburn picked up Tyjon from Rochdale and will demand the biggest fee possible amid fears United will come in hard for the teenager.
Rovers lost defender Ashley Phillips, 18, to Tottenham last season for just £2million.
But they did cash in on 20-year-old Adam Wharton when he went to Crystal Palace in January in a deal which could eventually be worth £22.5m.
Tyjon has also been tracked by both Palace and Brighton but signing for United may be too attractive an opportunity for him to resist.
Overy left Perth Glory when his family returned to England to live in Devon and is currently with Newton Abbot Spurs.
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But the Aussie has been to train with United and given the VIP treatment with accommodation in Hotel Football, right beside Old Trafford.
Hammers also invited Overy for talks after they saw him in a pre- season friendly last year while Everton also plan a move.
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