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Manchester United have joined the race to signal Barcelona wonderkid Dro Fernandez however are braced for a red-hot switch battle with their bitter rivals to safe his signature, in accordance with a report from Spain.
‘The following Iniesta’
Regardless of solely being 17, Fernandez is already making waves at Camp Nou after bursting onto the scene in the course of the membership’s pre-season tour.
Able to enjoying on the left wing or extra centrally, the teenager possesses all of the hallmarks of a Barcelona participant, with wonderful dribbling and shut management.
Blaugrana supervisor Hansi Flick has been impressed by Fernandez’s progress, celebrating wildly when he scored a spectacular objective simply 9 minutes into his debut in opposition to Vissel Kobe in a pleasant over the summer season.
The Spanish starlet is on a selected coaching routine designed to enhance his physicality, as his technical and tactical attributes are already excellent for his age.
The clamour in Catalonia over Fernandez’s potential is such that the 17-year-old has drawn comparisons to legendary midfielder Andres Iniesta.
And it’s this fast ascension which has put a variety of golf equipment throughout Europe on red-alert to La Masia’s subsequent celebrity, together with the Crimson Devils.
The battle amongst England’s elite
Spanish outlet Fichajes reveals United have “joined the race” for Fernandez, alongside Premier League rivals Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester Metropolis.
“Dro Fernández , a younger expertise of simply 17 years outdated, has grow to be one of the crucial sought-after names in European soccer. A youth participant at FC Barcelona , the participant has proven exceptional type since his first appearances in preseason with FC Barcelona.
“Manchester United and Liverpool have joined the race to signal him, including to the curiosity already proven by different golf equipment akin to Manchester Metropolis and Chelsea . This consideration displays the younger participant’s potential, who’s able to turning into a big participant within the close to future.”
The report notes United are “on the lookout for younger expertise to strengthen its squad for the subsequent decade” with INEOS having demonstrated a give attention to securing excellent prospects for the membership’s Academy.
The raid on Arsenal for Chido Obi and Ayden Heaven, buttressed by the signings of Malian midfielder Sekou Kone, Paraguayan defender Diego Leon, and French attacking starlet Enzo Kana-Biyik, highlights the worldwide method at Outdated Trafford over the previous 12 months.
However the seize of a standout starlet from Barcelona’s famed manufacturing line of superstars might simply be the most effective signing but.
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