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Manchester United move to snap up West Ham starlet Idris Kanu after taking 16-year-old on trial

Manchester United have taken West Ham United forward Idris Kanu on trial.

The 16-year-old started for the Red Devils' Under 18s against Middlesbrough at Carrington on Saturday and scored twice in a 5-1 win under the watchful eyes of new coach Kieran McKenna.

Kanu was at West Ham's academy last season, scoring twice in 17 appearances, and can play up front or in midfield.

Nicky Butt has added new recruits this summer as Manchester United's academy chief
Nicky Butt has added new recruits this summer as Manchester United's academy chief

The attacker arrives at United where he will feature alongside fellow summer arrivals Tatith Chong and Joshua Bohui in the youth set-up.