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Manchester United target Krepin Diatta is 'not ready to play for a big European club' as Jose Mourinho sends scouts to watch youngster

Manchester United have been told that transfer target Krepin Diatta is not yet ready to move from Norwegian football to the Premier League.

Jose Mourinho is said to be a big fan of the 18-year-old Sarpsborg midfielder, and Old Trafford scouts have been to watch him play on a number of occasions.

Despite that, Diatta's representatives believe the Senegalese talent is not developed enough to warrant a move to a big club yet.

Sarpsborg's young midfielder Krepin Diatta (left) is being tracked by Manchester Unitedu00a0
Sarpsborg's young midfielder Krepin Diatta (left) is being tracked by Manchester United

Speaking to FootMercato, they said: 'The objective for now is to play.