Man Utd beat off top European clubs to sign French striker in five-year deal

Manchester United are on the verge of confirming the signing of highly-rated French striker Enzo Kana-Biyik from Le Havre, with the 18-year-old already agreeing a five-year contract.

United saw off competition from Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco, and Marseille to secure the signature of the Franco-Cameroonian talent, who arrives on a free transfer after his contract with Le Havre expired.

Kana-Biyik is regarded as one of the brightest young prospects in French football. Last season, he scored nine goals and provided one assist in just 16 appearances for Le Havre’s youth side, earning a call-up to the France U18s and making the first-team bench twice despite not yet debuting at senior level. 

Standing at 6ft, he has been regularly involved in first-team training and is tipped for a big future, with United’s recruitment team viewing him as a player who could eventually challenge for a senior role.

The teenager’s football pedigree is notable—he is the son of former Cameroon international André Kana-Biyik, a member of the iconic 1990 World Cup squad.

His arrival mirrors United’s recent strategy under Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, focusing on snapping up elite youth talent such as Chido Obi-Martin and Ayden Heaven, reported the Express.

There has been speculation that Kana-Biyik could be loaned to INEOS-owned FC Lausanne-Sport in Switzerland to gain senior experience, but no final decision has been made.

Impressing in pre-season could see him fast-tracked into Ruben Amorim’s first-team plans, especially as United seek more attacking firepower for the upcoming campaign.

Securing Kana-Biyik for free is seen as a shrewd move by United, potentially saving millions if he fulfils his promise at one of the world’s biggest clubs. The official announcement is expected soon, with just final regulatory steps remaining before the deal is rubber-stamped