Manchester United are reportedly in concrete negotiations to secure a January transfer for 16-year-old Swedish talent Kevin Filling.
With INEOS now fully running the football operations at Old Trafford, the Red Devils have made youth recruitment a key pillar of their rebuild.
United scouts have spent months monitoring young strikers across the continent, and Filling, one of Scandinavia's most promising teenage talents, is now at the top of their wish list.
According to Sky Germany, United have already opened negotiations with AIK to sign Filling during the winter transfer window, with the deal expected to be worth around €3m. However, they face competition from several Bundesliga clubs.
Filling's rise has been remarkable. The teenage striker became an instant sensation in Sweden after scoring on his Allsvenskan debut for AIK against IFK Goteborg.
Kevin Filling
A few weeks later, he further etched his name in the club's history by scoring the winning goal in the 96th minute in a fiery Stockholm derby against Brommapojkarna, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory.
Meanwhile, according to ExpressenTottenham Hotspur have also made serious demands for Filling. However, post-Brexit laws prohibit English clubs from signing non-UK players under the age of 18.
To overcome this obstacle, United's plan is to sign him now and loan him to their Swiss affiliate club, Lausanne, until he turns 18.
This is a model that has been used successfully before for Biyik. Meanwhile, Tottenham have proposed loaning him back to AIK for further development if they can finalise the deal.Telegrafi/
