Vint’s father is Everton’s academy director.
Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium
Will Vint looks to have committed his immediate future to Manchester United, despite the American teenager’s Everton connection.
Vint, whose father Peter is Everton’s academy director, previously spent time on trial with both the Toffees and Championship side Fulham.
However, the Daily Mail reports the 15-year-old impressed United’s scouts during a visit to the Red Devils’ academy earlier this month and a deal is now being discussed.
An Instagram account, purportedly belonging to Vint, claims the former Real Colorado player already belongs to Manchester United.
His father is said to have joined Everton in 2016, having helped Team USA top the medal table at Rio 2016 in his previous role as Senior Director of Competitive Analysis, Research and Innovation at the United States Olympic Committee.
Team USA’s men’s basketball team celebrate winning gold at Rio 2016
According to the Daily Mail, United have invited 16-year-old French midfielder Aliou Traore back to the club after he impressed on trial.
Traore is said to have held talks with Manchester City and Juventus after deciding to quit Paris Saint-Germain.
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