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Manchester United transfer news: United and Leipzig tracking Barcelona starlet Ilaix Moriba

Ilaix Moriba
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Manchester United and RB Leipzig are monitoring the contract situation of Barcelona’s 18-year-old midfielder Ilaix Moriba, say reports.

The teenager has broken into the La Liga giants’ first team this season and is regarded as a top prospect in Catalonia.

His development hasn't gone unnoticed, and Mundo Deportivo reports that United and Bundesliga side Leipzig are keeping tabs on the youngster’s situation.

The Spain Under-18 international’s current deal at Camp Nou expires in 2022, but his father Mamady, who also acts as his agent, has said that Moriba intends to stay with Barca barring any surprises.

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