Manchester United Reportedly Agree Deal with Benfica to Sign Umaro Embalo

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal with Benfica that will see the 16-year-old winger Umaro Embalo join the Red Devils.

Portuguese outlet Record reported Embalo will move to United's academy for an undisclosed fee, though the Premier League outfit are said to have had a £4 million bid rejected in the summer (h/t Jack Staplehurst of the Daily Star).

The club has witnessed him firsthand after he featured against United in the UEFA Youth League in October, and they had already monitored his progress "for some time," which is unsurprising given a look at what he can do:

Embalo has impressed at youth level both for Benfica and Portugal, having netted 15 times in 18 games for the latter's under-17 side.

The left-footed starlet, who ostensibly operates from the right flank but is said to be versatile enough to play in any forward position, is already drawing comparisons with former United star Angel Di Maria.

While Di Maria's year at Old Trafford was disappointing, as he struggled to settle and showcase what he's capable of, it's a lofty comparison for any player, let alone one so young.

If Embalo proves to be half as good as the Argentinian has been for the majority of his trophy-laden career, he would be a real asset at Old Trafford in the future.