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Manchester City and Manchester United are both interested in Leeds United youngster Finley Gorman, who is on the radar of a host of clubs.

Who is Finley Gorman?

The winger, who is 14 years old, is highly regarded at Thorp Arch and has been building a name for himself with the Championship team’s academy.

Gorman, who is well-known for his ball control and dribbling prowess, frequently competes for age groups far older than his own. Gorman recently scored twice for the Whites’ U18 team during a convincing victory over Stoke City.

Gorman, who participates in the game more frequently with the U16s and has previously represented England at the young level, is regarded as having a promising future in the sport.

Man City and Man United track Finley Gorman

It should come as no surprise that clubs all over the country have taken notice of Gorman’s potential. According to the Daily Mail, both Manchester clubs are considering making a move to recruit the teenager.

Finley Gorman, a 14-year-old winger for Leeds United who is being pursued by a number of clubs, including Manchester City, is another player United are interested in.

How big a blow would this be for Leeds?

Gorman is still very young, and it is impossible to predict how good he will become at this point because we don’t know how he will mature.

The fact that he is playing for Leeds’ U18 team, though, demonstrates his tremendous potential, and Leeds’ coaches will undoubtedly view him as a player who has the potential to make an impact on the first team in the future.

Since they have demonstrated time and time again that they will give players an opportunity if they are talented enough, Leeds will be anxious to keep him at the club.

The midfielder Kalvin Phillips is the Thorp Arch academy’s biggest success story; he excelled there before signing a significant contract with Man City. Archie Gray, a 17-year-old who established himself as a starter under Daniel Farke early in the season, is the most recent prospect to emerge.

If Leeds can persuade Gorman that Yorkshire should be his long-term home, they may have an advantage against Premier League clubs.

Although it might be seen as a plus that Leeds is developing players that top clubs in the nation are interested in, the Whites want to be in a position where they can capitalize on that on the field rather than just accepting a meager compensation sum.

What next for Leeds United?

Daniel Farke Leeds United

While Gorman will be trying to play a part in the U18s’ match against Newcastle United this weekend, the attention of the supporters will be on Farke’s team when they travel to Millwall on Sunday.

That is going to be a tough test for the Whites, and they haven’t done well in tests like that in the past.

Given the numerous off-field distractions the manager had to manage, a rocky start to the season was predictable, but now the emphasis is squarely on football.

The international break arrived at the perfect time for Leeds, and in the upcoming weeks they intend to climb the table by going on a winning streak.