Manchester United risk losing Irish prospect Deji Sotona.
The striker became eligible for a professional contract when he turned 17 in December.
But five months on he is still regarded as a scholar by the club, meaning that he could be approached by other sides who would offer him a tempting first pro deal.
Sotona – who has played youth football for the Republic of Ireland – is seemingly highly thought of at the club, who have often been patient when it comes to rewarding their young players with their first professional deal. Left-back Brandon Williams, for example, had to wait seven months after his 17th birthday to sign his.
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Wth clubs in Germany said to be monitoring Sotona’s situation, they could potentially consider a move to make him the latest player spirited away from English football to the Bundesliga, according to a report from The Athletic.