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Manchester United agree deal for defender, club confirms move, player signs two-year-deal

Another day, another academy player leaves Manchester United. Earlier this week, three academy players have left the club – Joe Rothwell, Tyler Reid and Anthony Fletcher – and now defender Jimmy Dunne has joined the list as well.

The newly promoted Premier League side Burnley have signed the 18-year-old defender for United, the club have confirmed on Wednesday.

Dunne has signed a two-year deal with an option for a third for the Premier League side, for the Clarets. Burnley have announced the news on their official twitter feed with an image of the player signing his new contract.