Manchester United have already confirmed one summer signing in Matheus Cunha; however, next week could also see the arrival of Enzo Kana-Biyik.
As learned last summer, Ineos‘ transfer window plans don’t just involve ready-made players who can make an instant impact in the first team.
Manchester United’s recruitment has also been focused on signing young players with potential to become world-beaters in subsequent seasons.
Ayden Heaven and Sekou Kone are two examples of this in the past 12 months, both of whom have been classified as successful signings already.
This summer will soon see Diego Leon join United in a similar manner, at a cost of just £3m upfront.
However, the Paraguayan is not the only youth addition lined up this summer by Ineos, with Enzo Kana-Biyik set to join the club. So here is everything you need to know about him.
Manchester United have signed Enzo Kana-Biyik
United fans know little about who Enzo Kana-Biyik is, yet he must have shown Ineos enough to convince Jason Wilcox and co to sign him.
Kana-Biyik will join United this summer for free, with his contract at Le Havre set to expire on June 30th.
It was no easy task to complete the deal, as United had to beat Chelsea and PSG to sign Kana-Biyik. The teenager has already had his medical examination and signed his contract, which means all that is left is for United to confirm the deal officially, which is expected to occur on July 1st.
But what else do we know about Kana-Biyik?
Who is Enzo Kana-Biyik?
Kana-Biyik is a professional footballer who has come through the youth ranks of French club Le Havre.
The youngster is treading in established footsteps, with Kana-Biyik the first to move to join United from Le Havre since Paul Pogba.
Kana-Biyik is a France U18 international and made his debut earlier this month.
Kana-Biyik will take some development before he is lining up at Old Trafford, but Ineos has this covered.
Ineos plans for Enzo Kana-Biyik
Unlike Heaven, Kana-Biyik is not a first-team signing, at least not initially. Instead, Ineos are planning to send Kana-Biyik on loan to Lausanne.
Despite this plan, Kana-Biyik is under consideration to play in pre-season, where United could get a better look at him before deciding whether to loan or not.
How old is Enzo Kana-Biyik? Where was he born?
Kana-Biyik is 18 years old, born on the 8th of January 2007. He was born in Paris, France which is an 823 mile drive from Old Trafford.
What position does Enzo Kana-Biyik play?
Kana-Biyik is an out-and-out striker who is a natural number nine.
Enzo Kana-Biyik’s style of play
Kana-Biyik is still very raw in terms of his abilities as a striker, however already his strengths in link-up play and his touch make him a handful for defenders.
The 18-year-old is physical yet uses intelligent movement and instincts in front of goal to get his goals.
Despite not being overly imposing, he uses his body well to create space and bring his teammates into the game.
In terms of who he resembles on the pitch, there is a touch of Hugo Ekitike in his game which will please United if he can develop in a similar manner over the next four years, which would take him to the same age as the £85m Ineos target.
Enzo Kana-Biyik stats
Kana-Biyik is yet to make his senior debut for Le Havre, but last season for the U19s he averaged a goal every other game.
- Le Havre U19: 18 games, 9 goals, 1 assist
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