Jeremy Monga: Man United chief Jason Wilcox holds talks with Leicester City

A report relayed by The Peoples Person revealed United’s interest in the 16-year-old left-winger, who has enjoyed a breakout season at the King Power Stadium after becoming one of the youngest debutants in Premier League history last year.

Then-manager, and United legend, Ruud van Nistelrooy showered Monga with praise at the time: “He’s a great winger and has speed. He’s a fantastic talent, a great boy. He deserved these minutes and hopefully, more to come.”

He has played 25 times in the Championship, though was unable to help his side stave off the ignominy of back-to-back relegations as the Foxes have finished second last, confirming a descent into League One.

The Coventry native scored one goal and assisted two more, but it was his all-round play and dizzying dribbling that caught the eye of suitors in the Premier League, including Arsenal and Manchester City. But reports suggest “more than half” of England’s top sides are in the running.

Round Table reveals United sporting director Jason Wilcox “met with club officials” from Leicester this week, with sources indicating “firm interest” in Monga. Seventeen-year-old midfielder Louis Page is another target with admirers in M16.

Academy director Stephen Torpey is also understood to have been present during this meeting as the “focus on recruiting promising young talent” remains a major part of United’s planning this summer.

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