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Manchester United FC transfer news: Red Devils linked with wonderkid Nikola Moro who has been dubbed the 'new Luka Modric'

Manchester United are ready to challenge Benfica for the signing of Croatian wonderkid Nikola Moro, the teenager dubbed the new Luka Modric.

The 19-year-old has played 36 times in the league for Dinamo Zagreb and has earned rave reviews for his midfield performances.

His precocious talent has earned comparisons with his illustrious compatriot Modric, the former Tottenham playmaker who is considered one of his country's best ever players.

Following Moro's impressive displays for Zagreb, scouts from some of Europe's biggest clubs are now taking notice and Manchester United are reportedly in the mix.