Manchester United tipped to sign Argentina wonderkid Thiago Almada ahead of Premier League rivals Arsenal

Manchester United will reportedly beat Arsenal to sign wonderkid Thiago Almada.

Reports from Argentina claim the Red Devils are in ‘advanced talks’ over a deal to sign the winger from Velez Sarsfield and it could be completed next month.

Thiago Almada has scored ten goals already this seasonAFP or licensors

According to Todo Fichajes, the 19-year-old will move to Old Trafford and he is available for £23million due to a release clause in his contract.

Arsenal and Man City have both previously been linked with a move for Almada.

The Gunners were said to be interested this summer but a limited budget, and their pursuit of Thomas Partey, meant a deal was never completed.

The winger was also thought to be close to joining City before the move fell through.

Thiago Almada has previously been linked to Arsenal and Man CityAFP or licensors

Leeds could also have been in the running to sign Almada with the teenager speaking about his admiration for manager Marcelo Bielsa.

He told TyC Sports: “I would like Bielsa to coach me.

“My friends sent me something about Bielsa, but I am calm. Whether it happens or not, we have to see.

“I don’t watch much soccer, but I saw some Leeds highlights and I saw something similar to what we did in Velez with (Gabriel) Heinze.”

Thiago Almada has spoken of his admiration for Leeds boss Marcelo BielsaAFP or licensors

The Red Devils appear to be in pole position to sign him and are snapping up plenty of young talent for the future.

Ole Gunner Solskjaer landed Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo over the summer.

Pellistri, 18, is yet to make a senior appearance for the Red Devils since joining from Penarol while Diallo remains at Atalanta before officially joining Man United in January.

If Almada comes then it will be with plenty of expectation having scored ten times in 31 appearances for the South American club.