Manchester United have signed striker Manni Norkett, a 13-year-old described by the Newark Advertiser as one of the ‘brightest talents in the youth game’.
Norkett played competitive youth football for Collingham, Newark Town, RHP Colts and Birchwood Colts, but now he’s at one of the biggest clubs in the world.
The teenager hails from North Muskham and was subject to offers from 15 professional clubs, including soon-to-be Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton. He previously trained with Deano’s Pro Soccer Academy, run by ex-professional Dean Walling.
Norkett also developed at Manchester City, Grimsby Town and Sheffield United’s academies, but now he’s in a United set-up which has blooded through the likes of Jesse Lingard, Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay in recent years.