Xavier Parker set to remain at Manchester City amid transfer speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Multiple sources indicate that Xavier Parker is unlikely to join Manchester United from Manchester City this summer. The 16-year-old creative midfielder, who has been linked with a move due to United's interest in several City academy players, is reportedly not on the Red Devils' radar. Parker, an England Under-16 international, has shown promise with six goals and seven assists last season for City's Under-18 side. Meanwhile, United continues to pursue other prospects as part of its youth development strategy.
- •Parker has been with Manchester City for two years after moving from West Ham.
- •Reports suggest there is no current interest from Manchester United in Parker.
- •Parker contributed significantly to City's Under-18 team last season.
- •United is pursuing other academy players from rival clubs.
- •Manchester City is focusing on strengthening their youth development pipeline.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Xavier Parker unlikely to join United from Man City
"Apart from first team incomings, Manchester United are also focused on adding talented players to their academy pipeline.Colombian wonderkid Cristian Orozco is all set to arrive, while the Red Devils ...
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