Liverpool target set to join Manchester United in shock twist

29 July 2015 11:06

Manchester United have confirmed that the Barnsley midfielder Paul Digby is at Old Trafford for a trial ahead of a possible permanent deal.

The 20-year-old is regarded as a star of the future after making nine first-team appearances for the League One outfit and had Liverpool also interested in bringing the player to Anfield but it seems that United have made the first move.

The 6’4” player from Sheffield has been with Barnsley since 2006 where he became the most promising academy player in 2008. The big midfielder joined the senior setup in 2011.

Digby has been part of the England Under-19 and Under-20 outfit, gaining three caps with each setup. In a tweet Manchester United confirmed that he played for their Under-21 side against Stockport.

A report in the Metro claims that United are confident in completing a deal for the player who will certainly help with raising the home-grown quota.

Source: DSG