Manchester United have sent officers to monitor the Trabzonspor centre-back

According to the Turkish media Milliyet, Manchester United sent officers to monitor Trabzonspor centre-back Ali Sahin Yilmaz during the Turkish Under-20 team's clash with England last week.

The Red Devils had an exceptional summer transfer The club has signed Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui and Manuel Ugarte to strengthen the first team squad. The club has also signed young midfielder Sekou Kone, who has had spells with several European clubs. The 18-year-old will spend the season in the youth system.

Now he reports it Milliyet Manchester United sent officials to watch Yilmaz in action for Turkey's Under-20s. The club received a positive report following his impressive performance on his debut at that level.

Future perspective

United spent heavily on strengthening their central defence this summer, signing Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro for a combined fee of over £80m. However, they could make further investments in the position, with Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans and possibly Harry Maguire He could be gone in the next year or so.

Yilmaz is yet to make an impact with Trabzonspor’s first team, but he could be one to watch. The 20-year-old has made 48 appearances for the club’s U19 side, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists. He has played in friendlies for Trabzonspor in the past, where he has impressed with his accurate passing, long balls and ability to clear his lines.

The youngster has been an unused substitute on multiple occasions this season and could make his first-team debut in the near future. Following positive comments last week, United are likely to keep a close eye on him throughout the campaign before assessing whether to make a formal approach for the centre-back. Much like Kone, the Red Devils could be tempted to sign him for his untapped potential at first. He could be regarded as a future prospect with long-term success in mind.