Ex-Sunderland youth set to sign professional deal with Manchester United after impressive start

Former Sunderland youth product Joe Hugill is expected to sign a professional contract with Manchester United after an impressive start.
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It is being reported that Hugill - who only signed three months ago - is set to agree a deal until 2023 after turning 17.

Earlier this month the teenager was selected by England U18s to take part in a development camp at the national team base, St George’s Park.

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Hugill moved to Manchester United earlier this summer after a superb campaign on Wearside, in which he had been fast-tracked into the U23 set-up.

Joe Hugill of Manchester United U23s celebrates scoring.Joe Hugill of Manchester United U23s celebrates scoring.
Joe Hugill of Manchester United U23s celebrates scoring.

The young striker caught the eye of a number of Premier League clubs but opted to make the move to Old Trafford, with Sunderland agreeing a six-figure compensation package.

His international call is the latest step in his strong start to life in the north west.

The Manchester Evening News report: “Hugill has already been fast-tracked into the Under-23s even though he is a first-year academy scholar and scored two in three starts, as well as converting a penalty in the Under-21s' EFL Trophy shootout victory at Rochdale.

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“United fought off competition from Arsenal and Tottenham to sign Hugill, who was on the scoresheet in the U23s's 3-3 draw with Arsenal on Saturday.”

Speaking earlier this summer, Sunderland CEO Jim Rodwell said that talent retention would be a crucial part of the remit for the new Academy Manager after a number of younger players have moved on in the last two years.

That position remains vacant after Paul Reid’s departure earlier in the summer.

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