Manchester United send scouts to watch highly rated attacking prodigy

His age also means an immediate move to Manchester United would not be straightforward, with restrictions limiting English clubs’ ability to bring in young players from overseas.

That gives Rajkovic plenty of time to continue gaining senior experience before deciding on the next stage of his career.

United’s interest is therefore one to watch rather than a sign of an imminent transfer, but the fact that their scouts have already been following him underlines the Norwegian youngster’s growing reputation.