Manchester United continue to expand their scouting reach across Europe with an increasing focus on elite youth talent.
The club’s recruitment department, now operating under a more streamlined and data-driven strategy since the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, has already begun shortlisting potential stars of the future.
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With a significant rebuild expected in the summer, United are preparing to offload multiple senior players to create room for fresh faces who align with the long-term vision of the club.
United scouts have been regularly attending matches in Portugal, keeping tabs on emerging talents who could grow into first-team roles over the next few years.
One target who was deemed a ‘teenage sensation’ was a name strongly considered by United hierarchy.
However, any hopes of the 18-year-old joining Ruben Amorim’s side any time soon, are now very unlikely.
Rodrigo Mora extends stay with Porto until 2030
As per Porto’s official club website, Rodrigo Mora has signed his new contract, which will run until 2030.
The Portugal youth international has enjoyed a remarkable breakout campaign in 2024/25.
He has netted eight goals in his debut season with the first team and matched the top scorers at the club in the calendar year.
Having first joined Porto in 2016, Mora began making headlines early.
Mora scored 29 goals in 34 games for the under-15s.
Thus, earning a professional debut for the B team at just 15 years and eight months.
The youngest player ever to debut in Portugal’s professional leagues.
He continued to impress across youth levels, finishing as top scorer in the UEFA Youth League and the U17 European Championship.
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While also becoming the youngest ever to score and assist in a Portuguese top-flight match.
Porto rewarded his rapid rise with a fresh five-year contract, which includes a €70 million release clause.
The forward has already collected seven Man of the Match awards and is now recognised as the most prolific teenage goalscorer in Portuguese football over the past 88 years.
Mora’s development is being closely watched by top European clubs.
While United had shown interest, his extension suggest that Porto remain committed to nurturing their brightest talent.
United will now likely turn their attention to other high-potential prospects across the continent.
