United have held talks with 19yo wonderkid dubbed “the Swedish Messi” who broke Ten Hag’s heart back in 2023 – report

Eagle-eyed Manchester United fans will remember the club getting linked with Roony Bardghji of FC Copenhagen in 2023 back when Erik ten Hag was in charge.

The then-17-year-old forward scored his first Champions League goal, an 87th-minute winner against the Red Devils that had scouts purring.

And naturally, the Old Trafford giants made their interest known in the Swedish wonderkid then and there.

However, talks of a move died down as the right winger suffered an ACL injury back in April 2024, which kept him sidelined until March this year.

Spurs in pole position for Roony Bardghji

The 20-time English league champions have kept monitoring his progress, and TBR Football have claimed that INEOS have even held talks regarding a move but Tottenham Hotspur seem to be in pole position as of now.

The Swedish Messi, as Bardghji is referred to, has attracted a lot of interest from clubs all across Europe, with the 19-year-old currently having only six months left on his current deal.

This means a cost-effective transfer could be on the cards for any team which can pull off a summer deal.

“Sources have confirmed to TBR Football that interest in England remains, and Tottenham Hotspur are one of those who are doing work on Roony Bardghji.

United have also held talks

“The Lilywhites are not the only club that remains keen on the winger, with Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Manchester United having also had talks.

“The Swedish youth star has held talks with clubs throughout Europe, including the likes of RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, Marseille, Porto and Benfica.”

Whether the Sweden U21 international is ready for a move to the Premier League, so soon after a major injury, remains to be seen.

Any team which goes after him will be taking a major risk. But his young age and potential makes him the perfect target for INEOS.

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