da poker： With their rivals are splashing out lucrative sums on Europe’s hottest talents you’d think Manchester United are being left behind as the summer transfer market kicks. A modest sum of £16 million has left the Old Trafford coffers with Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa’s arrival followed swiftly by the capture of Crewe Alexandra star Nick Powell. The signing of Kagawa was seen as something of a coup around the continent but it’s 18-year-old Powell’s move to the Red Devil’s that has really set tongues wagging closer to home. The teenagers meteoric rise to prominence in the last 12-months has led to him being slated as a future England captain and it’s expected that he’ll have no issues with the step up from League Two to the Premier League. In fact Powell couldn’t have placed his development into the hands of a better man and there is no doubt Ferguson will mould him into a world class player over the coming years. The midfielder certainly has a maturity that belies his tender age not to mention his eye for a pass, self-assurance in possession and capability to score from anywhere on the field. United fans can certainly look forward to watching Powell’s development at the club as Ferguson continues his plan to inject youth into his ageing squad.
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“It really is a dream come true to be signing for Manchester United. I have had a great time at Crewe and I would like to thank them for helping me to develop as a player over the past 13 years.
“I’m excited about continuing my development with Sir Alex and the world class players in the squad. The thought of making the step up to the Premier League next year is an exciting prospect. I can’t wait to get started.” 18-year-old Nick Powell after securing ‘dream’ move to Manchester United from Crewe
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