Manchester United’s recruitment strategy has shifted sharply in recent months, with the club putting a renewed focus on securing the brightest young talent from across Europe.
Under the guidance of technical director Jason Wilcox and new boss Ruben Amorim, United have actively pursued emerging stars with a view to long-term development.
The club recently secured the signatures of teenage prospects like Diego Leon and Sekou Kone, while also ramping up efforts to expand their scouting presence across the continent.
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This approach is part of a wider push to build a new core for the future, particularly with a squad overhaul expected in the coming transfer windows.
But not every young talent is choosing Old Trafford as their destination.
CentreDevils can exclusively confirm that highly-rated French teenager Oumar Camara has decided against joining Manchester United, despite the club offering him a professional contract.
Last month, CentreDevils exclusively reported that United were leading the race after holding face-to-face talks with the player’s representatives in an attempt to convince him of the club’s long-term plan.
However, the 17-year-old midfielder has opted to pursue opportunities elsewhere.
A host of German clubs are leading the race for his signature where clubs are known for giving young players faster pathways to first-team football.
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Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are all said to be in the mix.
Oumar Camara is now likely to choose one of the Bundesliga sides ahead of Manchester United.
Sources close to the situation suggest Camara admired United’s vision but ultimately felt his route to regular senior football would be more realistic elsewhere.
The decision will be seen as a blow for United’s academy recruitment team, who had made Camara a key target for the summer.
Oumar Camara, who is considered one of the most promising wingers in his age group around Europe, had also attracted interest from Spanish and Italian sides, but it’s the German Bundesliga where his future now looks headed.
The winger has tallied nine goals and four assists in 25 appearances this season, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young talents in French football.
With the race for his signature heating up, Manchester United must now look elsewhere as they continue reshaping the future of their squad with youth at its core.
