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Tom Victor

Man Utd eyeing Belgian wonderkid, 18, as long-term answer to midfield problems

Manchester United's search for a long-term midfield solution has seen them keep tabs on Belgian starlet Arthur Vermeeren.

Vermeeren, who turned 18 on February 7, marked the occasion by signing a long-term deal with current club Royal Antwerp. The new deal will keep him with Mark van Bommel's team until 2026, but performances on the pitch have seen the likes of United linked with a swoop before then as they look to add future stars to a midfield bolstered by summer recruit Casemiro.

The teenager is an under-17 international with Belgium, and has been tipped as a future star for the senior side. He was still just 17 when he made his senior debut, coming off the bench in a Europa Conference League qualifier, and has played with experienced Belgian international Toby Alderweireld as well as former Man Utd youngster Ritchie De Laet.

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