Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing the talented young Mali winger Soungalo Coulibaly from Yeleen Olympique.
Manchester United are keeping tabs on the players as well, and they have already initiated discussions to sign him. According to a report from Africa Foot, Manchester United are willing to put a significant amount of money on the table in order to get the deal done.
The 16-year-old attacker is highly rated across Europe and Africa. He could prove to be a quality long-term acquisition for Manchester United and Tottenham. It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs manage to get the deal done.
Tottenham have shown a willingness to invest in talented young players in recent years. They have brought in multiple young prospects, and it seems that they are looking to add Coulibaly to the formidable pool of young talent already at the club.
Can Spurs win the race for Soungalo Coulibaly?
Manchester United have more financial resources compared to Tottenham, and they have a proven track record of nurturing young players into established stars as well. Tottenham will have to act quickly if they want to get the deal done.
They could certainly use more quality and depth in the attacking unit, but the 16-year-old is not ready to influence the first team yet. He’s likely to join up with the youth team for now. However, there is no doubt that he could be an important player for Tottenham in the future.
The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be quite exciting for the youngster, and he will look to prove himself in English football.
If Tottenham or Manchester United can sign in for a reasonable price this summer, the deal could look like a bargain in the long term.
