Manchester United make move for Grimsby Town academy star as teenager set for Premier League

Grimsby City youth workforce participant Ben Grist appears to be like set for a giant transfer to the Premier League, with Manchester United understood to be on the verge of signing him.

The academy star has attracted loads of curiosity over the previous 12 months or so, and has been linked with numerous prime tier sides.

Liverpool and Chelsea have both been touted as possible destinations for the 16-year-old, whereas former City supervisor Ian Holloway additionally revealed a “very, very big club up in Scotland” were also interested.

However GrimsbyLive understands United have crushed their rivals to Grist, with the midfielder trying set to make the transfer to Outdated Trafford.

Grist first caught nationwide consideration after he was named on the bench for the Mariners’ EFL Trophy clash with Harrogate back in September.

{The teenager} would have damaged the file for the youngest ever participant to make a primary workforce look for City – an accolade that went to academy team-mate Louis Boyd, who additionally went on to interrupt the file for the membership’s youngest ever goalscorer that night.

Each gamers had been linked with massive strikes to the Premier League, with studies stating that City could possibly be pressured to promote their prized property amid monetary considerations throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Regardless of Grist seemingly being on the transfer to Outdated Trafford, Mariners boss Paul Hurst insisted nothing has been agreed but.

“I feel there’s been lots of curiosity in Ben from what I’m informed,” Hurst mentioned after his aspect’s goalless draw with Colchester United on Saturday.

“I feel we’ve acquired a few younger lads who’re getting some curiosity, however on the minute nothing’s a accomplished deal but.

“There are positively golf equipment , however because it stands, no-one has met any type of valuation or a deal that the membership are proud of.”