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Manchester United aims to sign Tottenham's rising star Luca Williams-Barnett

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 9:35 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Manchester United aims to sign Tottenham's rising star Luca Williams-Barnett

Summary

Manchester United is reportedly looking to secure the services of Tottenham Hotspur teenager Luca Williams-Barnett. The 18-year-old has impressed with a goal contribution record of 37 in 32 Under-18 appearances and 15 in 12 Under-21 games. As United continues to invest in young talent, they face competition from Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Manchester City for Williams-Barnett, who is said to want to leave Spurs. United will need to act swiftly to capitalize on this opportunity as Ineos weighs pursuing the deal.

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•Luca Williams-Barnett is highly regarded for his playmaking abilities.
•United plans to bolster its academy with emerging talents.
•Williams-Barnett made 37 goal contributions at Under-18 level.
•He has also contributed 15 goals in 12 Under-21 matches.
•Multiple clubs, including Manchester City and Chelsea, are interested.

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9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Luca Williams-Barnett: The club Man United must outmuscle to land mesmerizing playmaker

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Beyond signing players who are expected to make an immediate impact, such as Bryan MbeumoYouri Tielemans and Matheus Cunha, Ineos have also been recruiting rising stars.The Old Trafford chiefs aim to ...
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