A number of clubs have reportedly made enquiries to Manchester United regarding their highly-rated midfield talent, Jayce Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald joined United as a schoolboy and has steadily progressed through the youth ranks, making appearances for both the U18s and U21s last season, despite missing a significant portion of the season through injury.
The midfielder made 16 appearances and scored for the U18s last term as they won the treble. He lined up six times for the U21s.
So far this campaign, Fitzgerald has made 18 appearances across all competitions, assisting two goals in that period.
He is primarily a midfielder but can also be deployed to great effect in defence. Versatility is one of the 17-year-old’s greatest strengths and he has often drawn comparisons to Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets.
Much like Fitzgerald, Busquets was capable of playing both in defence and midfield, though he favoured a central role. Widely considered one of the finest midfielders of his generation, the Spaniard set a high standard—one that United will be hoping Fitzgerald can one day match.
Now, Sam Cohen, a relatively reliable source on United news, has revealed that Fitzgerald is attracting interest from around Europe.
Cohen wrote on X, “Borussia Dortmund and a number of Dutch clubs have made initial contact over a potential loan move for Jayce Fitzgerald this summer.”
“The talented youngster is just now returning from injury and has recently resumed full training. One to watch.”
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Borussia Dortmund and a number of Dutch clubs have made initial contact over a potential loan move for Jayce Fitzgerald this summer.
The talented youngster is just now returning from injury and has recently resumed full training. One to watch. pic.twitter.com/Jy3FIyMN4X
— Sam C (@SamC_reports) April 16, 2025
Fitzgerald has yet to make his debut for the United senior team but could do so before the end of the season if he impresses Ruben Amorim.
United’s Premier League campaign appears all but over, but it presents an opportunity for the club’s youngsters to prove themselves on the big stage, with all eyes now firmly on the Europa League.
In November last year, Fitzgerald was added to United’s Europa League ‘B’ list. Ruud van Nistelrooy was in charge at the time.
The ‘B’ list permits clubs to register an unlimited number of homegrown players under the age of 21 for UEFA competitions, with those eligible not required to be included in the restricted ‘A’ list.
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