Manchester United
are set to sign 15-year-old
Mats Moller Daehli this week, according to reports from his native
Norway.
The youngster is currently playing for Stabaek in the Norwegian
league but could sign for United as early as this week, if the
paperwork goes through, reports Norwegian newspaper
Dagbladet.
If the deal goes through Daehli will join United on February 1,
2011, after a number of successful trials with the club.
Daehli made his national debut for Norway U-15s this summer in
Sweden, and two weeks ago played in a tournament in France.
Although Norway lost all their games narrowly, Daehli was named
player of the tournament.
Stabaek have neither confirmed or denied whether the teenager, who
is predominantly a creative midfielder, will join the English club,
but do acknowledge the youngster’s talent.
Stabaek coach Pal Berg insisted the youngster has "superior
technique" and is "an exceptional talent" who can "be a complete
player".
Daehli currently players for Stabaek’s youth team, but has also
joined up with the senior team in training.
It is reported Daehli first came to the Reds' attention after one
of United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s football
academies.