The 18-year-old was widely fancied to join Real Madrid earlier this month, but United were able to convince him to change his decision.

He has now penned a five-year deal at the club with the option for another 12 months. He becomes their second signing of the summer following the arrival of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna last weekend.

United have high ambitions for next season under INEOS and they are expected to make at least three more signings.

A defensive midfielder remains a top priority for the hierarchy while they have not ruled out pursuing another centre-back.

A left-back could also be pursued in the coming weeks, considering the injury woes of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia .

United are unlikely to afford each of those signings and much could depend on the money recouped from player departures.

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