BREAKING NEWS: United set to announce signing of French striker on free transfer….
Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Enzo Kana-Biyik on a free transfer.
The Manchester Evening News reported in April that Kana-Biyik was travelling to Manchester to finalise a move to United, and there is just red tape remaining to rubber-stamp the move.
United are waiting on a few regulatory steps before Kana-Biyik’s transfer becomes official.
The club are expected to formally announce the arrival of Kana-Biyik from Le Havre, unlike the signing of Harley Emsden-James – who has just turned 16 -from Southampton.
Ineos-owned FC Lausanne-Sport have been linked with an immediate loan move, but it’s understood that no loan plan has been confirmed for the incoming French youngster.
The 18-year-old is set to follow in the footsteps of Paul Pogba, who also joined United as a teenager from Le Havre.
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Kana-Biyik spent last season around Le Havre’s first-team but didn’t make his debut.
The highly-regarded Kana-Biyik scored nine goals in 16 appearances last season for the French club’s Under-19s, while also training with their first-team.
United’s academy staff have taken French lessons to communicate with Sekou Kone, who signed from Mali last summer, and having bilingual staff will help Kana-Biyik feel at home at Carrington.
✅ **Confirmed: Manchester United to Sign Enzo Kana-Biyik on Free Transfer**
Manchester United are on the verge of **officially announcing the signing of 18-year-old French striker Enzo Kana-Biyik**, who joins from **Le Havre** on a **free transfer**.
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### 🔍 Key Details:
* **Age**: 18
* **Position**: Striker
* **Previous Club**: Le Havre (Ligue 1)
* **2023/24 Stats (U19s)**:
* 🥅 **9 goals in 16 matches**
* 🚀 Regular training with Le Havre’s **first-team**, but no senior debut yet
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### 🧾 Transfer Status:
* The move is **fully agreed** and only pending **final regulatory clearance**.
* Unlike the under-the-radar signing of **Harley Emsden-James** (from Southampton), **Kana-Biyik’s arrival will be officially announced** by the club.
* **INEOS-owned FC Lausanne-Sport** has been linked with a potential loan deal, though **no decision has been made**.
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### 🧬 United’s French Connection:
* Kana-Biyik follows in the footsteps of **Paul Pogba**, who also joined United from Le Havre as a teenager.
* United’s **academy staff are already preparing**, with bilingual coaches in place to help young French- and Malian-speaking players integrate (like **Sekou Kone** from Mali).
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### 🔮 What’s Next for Kana-Biyik?
* A decision will be made soon regarding whether he:
* Joins **Manchester United’s U21s** immediately,
* **Trains with the first team**, or
* Heads out on **loan** for development experience.
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