Man United recently suffered an untimely setback as JJ Gabriel expressed his desire to leave the club. The 15-year-old is one of the best emerging wingers in the game and he is prepared to move on instead of signing a scholarship contract.<\/p>\n In the meantime, United are still focused on adding more quality to their academy ranks and they have now secured the signing of another high-rated winger in Konde. The 16-year-old signed for the Red Devils from Liverpool on Wednesday.<\/p>\n He has agreed a one-year scholarship deal followed by a five-year professional contract. United are yet to compensate for the youngster\u2019s move from their arch-rivals and it is claimed that Liverpool expect a seven-figure sum for Konde.<\/p>\n Konde still needs Premier League<\/a> approval before he can train with the United academy.<\/p>\n JJ Gabriel has asked United to be deregistered from the academy squad. The Red Devils have yet to grant his wish, but it appears a matter of time with the wonderkid keen to move abroad<\/span><\/a>, given he has an Irish passport through his father.<\/p>\n United were prepared to include the England youth international in the Carabao Cup third round against Brighton & Hove Albion, but it now appears the 15-year-old may have played his final game for the academy with a likely exit next month.<\/p>\n JJ Gabriel will be eligible to sign a scholarship contract when he turns 16 on October 6. United have recruited a replacement in the form of Konde. He is a fast-paced winger, who can comfortably operate on either flank, based on his progress last term.<\/p>\n Konde made only 6 appearances<\/span><\/a> for the Liverpool Under 18s last season, registering 1 assist. A coach close to the player has described his playing style to be similar to Nani or Wilfried Zaha<\/span><\/a> and it remains to be seen whether he can fulfil his potential.<\/p>\n The 16-year-old has not had any competitive action since May this year amid his reluctance to sign a scholarship deal with the Reds. Hence, he may need some time to get up to speed and perform for the United Under 18s in the ongoing campaign.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
According to The Athletic\u2019s Andy Mitten<\/span><\/a>, Manchester United<\/a> have completed the signing of youth winger Isaac Konde from Liverpool<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nGood talent<\/h3>\n
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