Tahith Chong was all set to sign for Chelsea before Manchester United swooped in and lured him away from a Premier League rival, the Red Devils’ former head of youth recruitment has revealed.
Now 19 years of age, the Dutchman is considered to be one of the hottest prospects within the Old Trafford academy system.
Big things have been expected of him for some time, with his senior debut handed to him during a recent FA Cup third round clash with Reading.
United are hoping to be the ones to benefit from Chong’s undoubted potential, with the club having worked hard to secure his services and prevent him from linking up with a domestic foe.