MANCHESTER UNITED look ready to land the next superstar-in-waiting by signing 13-year-old Daniel Akinleye. Aston Villa are tracking the teenage sensation too. But Akinleye, who is currently on the books of French side Quevilly-Rouen Metropole, has indicated his desire to move to Old Trafford. He is quoted by All Nigeria Soccer as saying: “My dream […]
MANCHESTER UNITED look ready to land the next superstar-in-waiting by signing 13-year-old Daniel Akinleye.
Aston Villa are tracking the teenage sensation too.
But Akinleye, who is currently on the books of French side Quevilly-Rouen Metropole, has indicated his desire to move to Old Trafford.
He is quoted by All Nigeria Soccer as saying: “My dream club where I wish to play for in future is Manchester United, like Odion Ighalo.
“My qualities as a striker? Speed, strong, technique. I need to improve my left foot, my finishing in front of goal and maturity in my game.
“I model my game after Romelu Lukaku because he is strong. I like his technique and he scores every time!”
While being a potential star in the making, Akinleye has revealed he is not sure where his international future lies.
He was born in France to Nigerian parents.
Speaking about representing a country, he said: “I was born in France but my parents were born in Nigeria.
“I don’t know where my international future lies but when the opportunity comes I will see what is best for me and my family.”
Crystal Palace are another Prem club reported to be keen on adding Akinleye to their books.
