United Snap up Norwegian Youngster

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Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Norwegian midfielder Magnus Wolff Eikrem, who is just 15.

This deal however is currently in a pre-contract stage, as age restrictions stop him from signing until his 16th birthday. Once that comes about, he will move to the North-West from his current club Molde FK.

Eikrem was said to have impressed at a coaching school set up by Manchester United's current Norwegian star Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

[Red Devil]

New Manchester United signing Magnus Wolff Eikrem has revealed how excited he is about moving to Old Trafford. The Norwegian striker will move from Molde to Lancashire when he turns 16 in August. "I haven't had the energy to cope with everyone knowing it, therefore, I have kept it secret." Eikrem told VG. "Molde gave me a terrific offer, but I believe I will be a better footballer at Manchester United. If I believed that it would be best to stay at Molde, I would have stayed. United is the best club in the world and the best club to join for a young player." Eikrem was spotted by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after he came through one of the academies run by the United star. Sky Sports News