Man Utd chasing ‘subsequent Erling Haaland’ as Austrian wonderkid is switch goal

Manchester United are interested in signing Austrian wonderkid Oghenetejiri Adejenughure, who has been hailed as the next Erling Haaland following his prolific youth level days

Manchester United have joined the race to sign Austrian wonderkid Oghenetejiri Adejenughure.

A host of leading clubs around Europe have been keeping close tabs on the teenage striker. And now United have sent scouts to watch the 18-year-old in action, with a view to luring him to Old Trafford this summer.

The Liefering forward has been hailed as the next Erling Haaland – and is being tipped to have a massive future at the highest level.

Adejenughure has been a prolific scorer through the Austrian youth levels and impressed during the U17 European Championships.

Austria boss Ralf Rangnick invited Adejenughure to train with some of his senior players, as well as the best young talent in the country.

United are keen to land a new striker this summer, although Adejenughure is regarded as one for the future.

But United bosses know he could be bought for a low fee, yet still lead to them unearthing the next big thing.

However, the Red Devils will likely face competition for his signature, with it said that AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund are also interested in signing the teenager.

Adejenughure currently features for Liefering – the partner club of Red Bull Salzburg – where his spell has allowed him to play regular second-tier football in Austria.

The teenager has scored twice for Liefering this season in his first campaign in senior football. Adejenughure previously scored 19 goals in 22 games for Red Bull Salzburg’s U18s and 15 in 30 for the U16s

Under INEOS, United have moved to an approach of signing promising young talent for small fees, including the signings of Chido Obi Martin and Ayden Heaven from Arsenal as well as the arrival of Mali midfielder Sekou Kone in the summer.