Man City & Man Utd go head to head for Burkina Faso wonderkid after U17 World Cup breakout

Man City & Man Utd go head to head for Burkina Faso wonderkid after U17 World Cup breakout

Manchester City and Manchester United are preparing for a transfer showdown as both clubs pursue rising Burkina Faso star Mohamed Zongo who impressed at the U17 World Cup.

The 15-year-old burst onto the scene when he represented his country at the U17 World Cup in the summer, piquing the interest of Europe’s elite.

Zongo had a fantastic tournament out in Qatar, most notably scoring the only goal in Burkina Faso’s 1-0 win over Germany.

According to Africa Foot, the two Manchester clubs are particularly keen on signing him, holding talks with the the Tenakourou Academy, where he currently plays.

It’s understood that the two Premier League sides held talks as recently as last Friday (November 21), alongside Villareal and Anderlecht.