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SportsManchester United's latest signing, 18-year-old winger Tynan Thompson, joined first-team training at Carrington just 24 hours after his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur was officially announced. Thompson, who produced 13 goals and 6 assists for Tottenham's youth teams last season, is being fast-tracked into Michael Carrick's senior squad rather than the academy setup. The move reflects Manchester United's strategy under INEOS to invest in elite young talent and integrate them quickly, similar to the path of Ayden Heaven who arrived from Arsenal in 2025 and made 24 first-team appearances. Thompson shared photos from his signing day at Old Trafford on Instagram with the message 'New beginnings.' The teenager, born in Croydon, began his football journey with Lambeth Tigers before joining Tottenham's academy at Under-12 level.
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Manchester United signs Tottenham teenager Tynan Thompson for £8 million