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Report: Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Nonso Madueke willing to leave, Manchester United interested

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Manchester United are said to have been impressed by the Tottenham Hotspur youngster.

General view of Wembley Stadium during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley at Wembley Stadium on August 27, 2017 in London, England.

According to a report in the Daily Mail, Manchester United are keen on Tottenham Hotspur youngster Nonso Madueke.

Madueke, who is only 16-years-old, has impressed in Spurs’ development sides this season, with his performances catching the eye.

The midfielder is regarded as one of Tottenham’s best up-and-coming prospects, but United are keen to offer him a new home.

Madueke has already rejected one Spurs contract, and it is said that he is willing to leave the club, if the right move comes about.

Fans walk down Wembley way towards the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on December 26, 2017 in London, England.

United have now offered Madueke the opportunity to play for their under-16 side, on a trial basis.

Spurs would surely be frustrated if Madueke was to move on, as he has been in their academy system for years, but they would receive some sort of monetary compensation.

The Mail’s report does not share why Madueke is willing to leave Spurs, but it does suggest that Chelsea are also watching the situation closely.

Jose Mourinho  the manager of Chelsea speaks to the media during a press conference at the Chelsea Training Ground on December 8, 2015 in Cobham, England.

Tottenham arguably have a better track record than United of bringing their own youngsters into the first-team of late, but Madueke could be temped by the lure of a move to Old Trafford.

United’s under-18 side are currently top of their division, while Spurs’ youngsters sit in sixth place.