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Manchester United targets City’s Xavier Parker and Karim Cassim

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 9:40 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Manchester United targets City’s Xavier Parker and Karim Cassim

Summary

Manchester United is pursuing Manchester City’s 16-year-old midfielders Xavier Parker and Karim Cassim in a potential transfer raid. Both players have gained recognition within England's youth national teams, with Parker making headlines for his impressive U18 Premier League performance last season. This move follows United's previous acquisition of Darren Fletcher’s twin sons from City and highlights United’s ongoing strategy to capitalize on connections made by their director of football, Jason Wilcox. Besides Parker and Cassim, United is also interested in signing Felix Nmecha from Borussia Dortmund, who is currently priced at €120 million.

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By the Numbers

•United targets Xavier Parker and Karim Cassim from Man City academy
•Parker excelled in U18 Premier League with 10 goals last season
•United previously signed Fletcher twins from City
•Interest in Felix Nmecha from Borussia Dortmund persists
•Nmecha valued at €120 million amid transfer discussions

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9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Parker, Cassim: United trying to sign City’s two highly-rated midfielders

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Manchester United are plotting an audacious double raid on their neighbours, Manchester City.Jason Wilcox worked in various roles at Manchester City for over a decade before moving to Southampton in 2...
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