According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United have reached full agreement on new contracts for two of their most highly rated academy prospects, Jayden Ngwashi and JJ Gabriel, reinforcing their commitment to nurturing homegrown talent amid a busy summer of first-team transfer activity.

According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, 16-year-old defender Jayden Ngwashi has signed a new four-year contract with the club, keeping him at Old Trafford until 2029.

Ngwashi, who has represented England at the U17 level and is also eligible to play for Italy, had received interest from several English and European clubs. Despite these advances, he opted to continue his development with Manchester United.

Romano wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Manchester United agree new four-year deal with 16-year-old talent Jayden Ngwashi as part of the Academy. Despite proposals from English and European clubs, he’s decided to stay.”

Ngwashi’s decision is seen as a major win for United’s academy, which has a long tradition of developing elite-level talent. His composure on the ball, versatility in defence, and international experience at youth level have made him one of the most watched youngsters in the country.

In addition to Ngwashi, 14-year-old sensation JJ Gabriel is also set to remain with Manchester United after agreeing to sign a new two-year deal. Gabriel is considered one of the most exciting young players in Europe, and his potential departure had generated interest from several top clubs across the continent.

The Daily Mail reports that Gabriel was expected to leave the Red Devils, but a series of pivotal meetings with Manchester United’s technical director Jason Wilcox and director of football negotiations Matt Hargreaves helped convince the teenager and his representatives to remain at the club.

While United are taking significant steps to safeguard their academy’s future, the club is equally focused on strengthening the first-team squad under incoming manager Ruben Amorim.

The Red Devils have already made headlines with the €74.2 million acquisition of Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha. They are also pushing to finalize a deal for Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo, though Tottenham Hotspur remain in strong contention.

Manchester United are still in the market for a new central midfielder, but their pursuit of Atalanta’s Ederson has stalled due to the Italian club’s high valuation.

Meanwhile, United are reportedly exploring a potential move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez amid growing doubts over Andre Onana’s future. Onana endured a difficult debut season in goal, and Amorim is said to be considering alternatives as part of his squad reshuffle.

With young stars locked in and first-team reinforcements ongoing, Manchester United’s summer overhaul is shaping up to be both forward-thinking and ambitious.

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