Manchester United bring teenage midfielder back on trial again
The teenager was on trial with Man Utd two months ago and has been spotted at Carrington again.
Manchester United have invited teenage midfielder Caleb Sweeney back on trial two months after he was first considered by the club.
The 15-year-old took to social media at the weekend to upload a picture of the No.8 shirt he had been wearing in a post from the Carrington training ground.
ManchesterWorld reported Sweeney's first trial with the club back in August, as the club considered another exciting addition at youth level. Sweeney is a defensive midfielder who plays for Northern Irish side Larne and is already a youth international for Northern Ireland as well. He has been described as one of the most promising talents in his age group, with many sides keen on his signature.
While there is still plenty of work to be done before Sweeney could become a United player, the fact he has returned to the club for another trial is evidence of the positive impact he has already made on coaches as they look to sign the best homegrown young talent.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made it his mission to prioritise homegrown talent at United and wants his side to steal an advantage on opponents by signing the best British youngsters as early as possible.
It comes after a summer in which they signed Dante Plunkett from Aston Villa, James Overy on a free, Camron Mpofu from Reading, Silva Mexes from Ipswich, Samuel Lusale from Crystal Palace and Chido Obi-Martin from Arsenal.