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Manchester United hand trial to 16-year-old Colombian wonderkid dubbed the new James Rodriguez

Manchester United have handed a trial to Colombian teenager Wilson Tilve.

The 16-year-old midfielder from Club Atletico Colombia de Cartagena visited United's AON training complex at Carrington last week.

Tilve plays in the number ten role, is left-footed and has been compared to compatriot James Rodriguez who plays for Bayern Munich.

He was at United from Monday (January 26) until last Friday.

Colombian teenager Wilson Tilve went on trial with Manchester United last week
Colombian teenager Wilson Tilve went on trial with Manchester United last week

United boss Jose Mourinho has actively looked to solidify the future of his Premier League outfit since his appointment in 2016 and last summer added three new youngsters to his academy.