Manchester United agree to sell Noam Emeran

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sell Noam Emeran to Dutch side FC Groningen.

The 20-year-old impressed during pre-season but is being allowed to leave the club in order to get his senior breakthrough elsewhere, given the fierce competition for places at United.

Emeran joined United as a 16-year-old in 2019, leaving French side Amiens, with the club fighting off Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain to secure his signature.

The French youngster caught the eye with his performances at youth level and impressed when given a chance in the early stages of pre-season this summer, scoring a memorable goal in the opening win over Leeds in Oslo.

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He also featured from the bench in the final pre-season friendly against Athletic Bilbao and netted another goal when the U21 side defeated Chester FC a day later.

However, with opportunities at a premium next season and Emeran desperate to make his breakthrough at senior level, it has been decided that a permanent move will suit him best this summer.

The Manchester Evening News understands Emeran was the subject of plenty of loan approaches from across Europe, but a permanent move to Groningen will give him the best opportunity to develop his game and fulfil his potential.

It is also understood that United have included a sell-on clause in the deal, meaning they stand to financially benefit from any further success he has in his career.

Emeran is the latest academy youngster to be sold this summer and will leave the club having never made a senior matchday squad appearance.

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