Pranav Nair
Manchester United to battle Everton for Vincent Angelini
According to The Express, Manchester United have been in touch with Scottish champions Celtic regarding impressive 17-year-old goalkeeper Vincent Angelini.
The youngster is an exciting prospect and is keen to leave Celtic Park in the near future. Held in high regard at Parkhead, Angelini signed his first professional contract in 2019.
While he is yet to make his senior debut, the 17-year-old has impressed in the youth ranks. While his chances of making the first XI is realistically some time away, he remains intent on seeking a new challenge.
According to Italian publication Tutto Mercato Web (h/t The Express), Angelie possesses an Italian passport, courtesy of his father.
The Hoops are keen to keep hold of the player and are interested in extending his contract. Negotiations have, however, led nowhere. His situation has garnered interest from not just United but also Everton and the Serie A.
Italian trio AC Milan, Lazio and Atalanta are all keeping tabs on the player. Their interest has received a boost following Angelini’s father admitting that his son would be open to a return to Italy.
Milan are in need of a goalkeeper following Gianluigi Donnarumma’s contract situation. One of the best young players in his position, the shot-stopper looks set to leave on a free transfer when his contract expires in the summer.
Whether this means Angelini will be entrusted with the number one jersey remains to be seen. However, considering Donnarumma too was given his opportunity as a teenager, it isn’t without precedent.
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United have in recent windows made it a habit of landing the world’s best young talents. The latest example of this is Amad Diallo, who joined the club last month.
Angelini certainly has potential and could very well emerge into a top-class keeper in the future. Whether United will win the race to sign him remains to be seen.
