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The highly-rated England youth international, who is of Ghanaian descent, registered with the club this week after United saw off interest from several other top sides.
Adjei will initially join Darren Fletcher’s Under-18 squad at Carrington before joining the senior setup under new boss Pochettino.
🚨🔴 Manchester United complete deal to sign Tyler Adjei from Reading — all done for 16 year old to join #mufc project. Talented forward has accepted all terms, deal in place — as @AndyMitten reported. Documents to be approved next week. https://t.co/QwUQrvLVHD
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 14, 2026
The teenager, who can play across all forward positions, has been praised for his athletic profile, movement and mentality.
“He’s got an athletic profile; he’s got more to come physically,” one source told The Athletic.
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“He moves well; he has a good temperament, mentality and demeanour. He has good energy to train. He’s got a way to go technically, as is the norm for a player of his age.”
Manchester United have reportedly signed 16 year-old forward Tyler Adjei from Reading.🤯🔴 Adjei is a former England U15 international and was very highly regarded at Reading.🌟 The young forward is expected to initially join up with United’s U18 age group.✅ What a move for him.👏✨
— The Talent Hunter 🎯 (@TalentHunter) November 13, 2026
Adjei’s arrival comes in the same week United sacked Michael Carrick and confirmed Pochettino as his replacement.
The Argentine officially takes charge on 18 November, and while the deal was already in motion before his appointment, it is widely regarded as the first transfer of the new regime.
The signing fits United’s continued focus on recruiting high-potential academy talent.
Adjei scored five goals in 16 Under-18 appearances for Reading last season and will now look to build his fitness before featuring regularly for Fletcher’s side
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