Manchester United Complete Deal for Teenager Tyler Adjei

On November 14, Manchester United completed a deal to sign 16-year-old forward Tyler Adjei from Reading, transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano said. Adjei has accepted the terms, while the documents are expected to be approved next week. The teenager is set to join the club’s project as its first signing under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Although he can feature in any of the three attacking positions, United have recruited Adjei primarily as a central striker. He was registered with United this week. A person familiar with the player described him as athletic, with room to develop physically, and praised his movement, temperament and attitude in training. The source said he still had technical development ahead of him, which was typical for a player of his age.

United appointed Pochettino earlier this week on a contract through 2029. He is due to take charge after the international break, with Liverpool next on the schedule. The club are in the Premier League’s bottom three, and Pochettino’s immediate task will include addressing the threat of relegation.

United are also expected to pursue a defender and a striker in January. Forward Benjamin Sesko is out until the new year with a shin problem, while the club had faced defensive injuries and other problems under predecessor Michael Carrick. United’s youth recruitment strategy is focused on high-potential players who could progress to the first team relatively quickly.