Manchester United are close to finalising a deal for Sunderland youngster Joe Hugill. The MEN understands United have been working on a £300,000 move for Hugill, 16, in recent months and fought off competition from Tottenham, Arsenal, Wolves, and Leeds. Hugill does not turn 17 until October and could be named among United's academy intake for the 2020/21 season. The striker scored a hat-trick for Sunderland in the FA Youth Cup and Hugill netted a brace on his Under-23 debut. Stay with our live blog below for all the latest United news.

Source: Metro May 05, 2020 04:00 UTC