Spain are ready to battle England and Nigeria to secure Manchester United starlet Victor Musa’s international allegiance, according to reports. And there is said to be an extraordinary belief that the 18-year-old forward is United’s very own version of Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal.
Multiple countries are jostling to secure Musa’s services as he continues to make waves in United’s academy. The teenage talent is of Nigerian origin, was born in Tudela, Spain, and moved to England in 2017 with his mother, a year after his father relocated for better work opportunities. He made his international debut for Spain’s Under-16s in 2021 but later represented England in two matches in the same age category.
Musa hasn’t played international football since that year, but he is knocking on the door with his eye-catching performances at club level.
According to AS, his exploits have sparked a fight between Spain and England for his loyalty, while Nigeria are a third option.
And it’s claimed that many consider the left-footed attacker to be the Yamal of United, which is fuelling the Spanish FA’s push to secure his services.
Musa boasts fluid ball-carrying abilities and speed in abundance, and has plundered 13 goals in 17 U18 Premier League games this season.
At the start of April, Musa was heavily involved in a breathtaking 13-1 victory against Leeds United, scoring six goals in the first half.
Only Manchester City striker Reigan Heskey, the son of Emile Heskey, has scored more goals in the U18 Premier League this term.
And it’s claimed that there could be a battle for Musa’s allegiance in club football as well as among Spain, England and Nigeria.
The report adds that Musa is on the radar of United’s Europa League semi-final opponents, Athletic Club, as he approaches a potential breakthrough to senior football.
However, the exciting starlet is said to dream of making it at Old Trafford and joining an illustrious list of academy graduates that has grown this season.
Ruben Amorim has already displayed his willingness to hand youth a chance since replacing Erik ten Hag as head coach in November.
The Portuguese boss has called up Chido Obi, Harry Amass and Tyler Fredricson as part of Europa League-focused rotation in the second half of the campaign.
Multiple other academy names have featured in matchday squads, and the total of graduates is expected to rise before the end of the season.
