Manchester United reach agreement to sign youth forward Isaac Konde from Liverpool

Manchester United have finalized an agreement to sign 16-year-old forward Isaac Konde from Premier League rivals Liverpool. The teenager, who has completed the necessary procedures ahead of his move to Old Trafford, previously played for Liverpool’s Under-18s side. Konde is capable of playing on both wings and has recorded one assist in six appearances for his former club this season. The move follows a trend of Manchester United acquiring youth prospects from competing clubs, including previous signings Chido Obi and Ayden Heaven. The club continues to balance heavy investment in established first-team talent under manager Michael Carrick with the integration of academy players like Kobbie Mainoo, Shea Lacey, and Jack Fletcher. Meanwhile, other youth prospects including Habeeb Ogunneye and James Scanlon have departed Manchester United for Arsenal during the current transfer window.

• 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United agree deal to sign 16-year-old Liverpool prodigy