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Lucca Benetton: United trying to beat European clubs to Palace goalkeeper
TL;DR
Manchester United is pursuing Crystal Palace goalkeeper Lucca Benetton, aiming to outpace European clubs in the race for his signature. The club's director of football, Jason Wilcox, is focused on enhancing the youth squad this summer.
Key points
- Manchester United is pursuing Lucca Benetton from Crystal Palace
- The club aims to outpace European competitors
- Director of football Jason Wilcox is focused on youth prospects
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Lucca Benetton: United trying to beat European clubs to Palace goalkeeper
Manchester Unitedâs director of football, Jason Wilcox, is seemingly on the hunt to add some of Englandâs most promising prospects to the clubâs ranks this summer.
Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming that Wilcox met with club officials from Leicester City to discuss the possibility of signing their 16-year-old winger, Jeremy Monga.
United are also thought to be interested in Leicester teenagers Louis Page and Olabade Aluko. However, Leicester are not the only English side Wilcox intends to raid in order to bolster the Red Devilsâ youth ranks.
Manchester United enter race to sign Lucca Benetton
According to Football Insider, Manchester United, PSV Eindhoven and Club Brugge are plotting moves to sign Crystal Palace goalkeeper Lucca Benetton.
The 15-year-old England U17 international is âvery highly rated within the corridors of power at Selhurst Park.â
Benetton has also trained with the first team in south London.
It is claimed that his huge potential has alerted a number of Premier League rivals and European sides, and United are thought to be eyeing a deal.
Late in April, Palace lifted the Premier League Under-18 Cup by beating United 6-5 on spot-kicks. Benetton was between the sticks for the Eagles at Selhurst Park.
Q&A
Why is Manchester United interested in Lucca Benetton?
Manchester United is looking to strengthen its youth ranks, and Lucca Benetton is considered one of England's promising prospects.
Which European clubs are competing with Manchester United for Benetton?
While specific European clubs are not named, Manchester United is trying to outbid several unnamed clubs for Lucca Benetton's signature.
What other young players is Manchester United targeting this summer?
In addition to Lucca Benetton, Manchester United is reportedly interested in Leicester City teenagers Jeremy Monga, Louis Page, and Olabade Aluko.
