Man Utd battling Man City for signing of Dutch teenager

Oli Fisher

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is lining up a summer raid for one teenage Eredivisie star, according to a report.

The Daily Mirror claims that the Red Devils will battle Manchester City for the signature of Heerenveen starlet Kik Pierie.

The 17-year-old has racked up 24 appearances in the Dutch top flight already this season, and has represented the Netherlands at youth level despite being born in the USA.

United were dealt a blow on Sunday as Barcelona announced the signing of a midfielder they were believed to be tracking.

The Catalan giants have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Arthur from Gremio in Porto Alegre.

Barcelona will pay €30million, plus €9 million in add-ons for the talented 21-year-old with the La Liga giants paying the initial fee in July.

 

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