Hannibal Mejbri: Monaco wonderkid set to sign for Man United

- Man United are closing in on a third summer signing just days to the transfer window shuts

- United are in advanced talks to complete the signing of Hannibal Mejbri

- The youngster will become the Red Devils' third signing

Manchester United are reportedly set to complete a deal for promising Monaco wonderkid Hannibal Mejbri in the coming hours.

This comes after United seeing off late competition from rivals Arsenal who were also interested in the midfielder.

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The teenage sensation is understood to have been in talks with Man United for months now before Arsenal joining the race.

However, a possible departure from Monaco is drawing nigh after the youngster being omitted from the French side’s youth set-up.

Earlier, Mejbri's exit was said to have been thrown into disarray after the Ligue 1 giants reportedly reneging on an agreement with the teenager.

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The disagreement is said to have threatened to spiral into a legal dispute pitting Monaco and the teenager's family.

Mejbri is understood to be keen on a move to Old Trafford despite plenty of interest from various clubs.

His representatives are expected to jet to England to finalise the move that will see him become United’s third signing of the summer.

The 16-year-old is however expected to team up with United’s U18s squad as he awaits his professional debut.

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