Manchester United talent Zidane Iqbal is set to leave the club to join FC Utrecht on a permanent deal worth around £860,000.
That's according to a report by David Ornstein of The Athletic, one of the nation's top sources.
Ornstein claim United have now accepted an offer from Utrecht, believed to be around €1m (£860,000).
United will keep a sizable sale clause, but the upfront fee seems very cheap for an exciting young player.
It is believed that Iqbal has completed his medical with Utrecht and a four-year contract awaits him in the Netherlands. Utrecht is now eyeing the UK market after having landed Watford talent Adrian Blake.
Iqbal now appears to be joining him in a move that could disappoint many United fans...
Manchester United training session
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Iqbal was born in Manchester and entered the ranks of United after joining the team at the age of nine.
There is a real hype around Iqbal right now and he made his first team debut against Young Boys in 2021.
The 20-year-old also has three caps for Iraq, showing his talent on the international stage while waiting for an opportunity at United.
When United turned down Iqbal on loan last summer, many believed he would have a chance under Erik ten Hag. That did not happen, however, and Iqbal failed to feature in the first team for United last season.
Iqbal of course wants to move on now and get good minutes in men's football.
Utrecht will give him that foundation and while United fans may be disappointed, they will of course wish him all the best.
Maybe one day Iqbal could return to MU if he shines in the Netherlands.
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