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Manchester United Eyes Young Star Ederson Castillo for €6.4M

1/3/2026

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Manchester United is pursuing Ederson Castillo of LDU Quito, a 17-year-old midfielder, for around €6.4 million.
Castillo is seen as a long-term asset to strengthen United's youth ranks with South American talent.
United has initiated talks with LDU Quito but has not yet made a formal offer.
LDU Quito may demand between €10 million and €15 million, as Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid monitor Castillo.

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Manchester United is pursuing Ederson Castillo of LDU Quito, a 17-year-old midfielder, for around €6.4 million.
Castillo is seen as a long-term asset to strengthen United's youth ranks with South American talent.
United has initiated talks with LDU Quito but has not yet made a formal offer.
LDU Quito may demand between €10 million and €15 million, as Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid monitor Castillo.