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Man United close to signing youth prospects Eze and Cassim from Man City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 6:45 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Man United close to signing youth prospects Eze and Cassim from Man City

Summary

Manchester United is nearing final agreements to sign midfielders David Eze and Karim Cassim from Manchester City's academy. Both players, aged 16, are expected to continue their development at United's Carrington training facility after turning down offers from other clubs. Eze, who recently captained England's U16s, will join along with Cassim as part of United's broader youth recruitment strategy this summer. The moves represent a significant blow to City's youth program, which has been active in attracting and retaining talent.

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By the Numbers

•Eze and Cassim are both 16 years old.
•Both players are set to leave City's youth setup for United.
•Eze declined Arsenal's offer to join United.
•United aims to bolster its academy with recent signings.
•City's youth academy faces challenges with this double departure.

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6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Man United nearing double Man City academy swoop following behind-the-scenes reshuffle

What they're saying

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Man United are closing in on a double raid on Man City’s academy for David Eze & Karim CassimEze, 16, turned down an offer from Arsenal to choose United despite captaining England’s U16sThe duo ar...
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