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Manchester United Transfer News: Latest on Pietro Pellegri Rumours

The agent of Genoa starlet Pietro Pellegri has denied rumours he's been in contact with clubs and likened his client to Manchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, amid reported interest from the Red Devils.

Italian outlet Calciomercato (h/t the Mirror) have linked the 16-year-old with top Serie A clubs and Premier League sides since his two-goal performance against Lazio in September and now claim both Milan and Juventus have "confirmed talks with the player's entourage," although they don't mention whether those contacts came recently.

CERVIA, ITALY - DECEMBER 14:  Pietro Pellegri of Italy during the International Friendly match between Italy U17 and Hungary U17 at Stadio Germano Todoli on December 14, 2016 in Cervia, Italy.  (Photo by Roberto Serra/Iguana Press/Getty Images)
Roberto Serra/Iguana Press/Getty Images

Juventus chief executive Beppe Marotta previously admitted to talking to the player two years ago, per Premium Sport (h/t Calciomercato.