Deji Sotona is set to undergo a medical at Brentford ahead of likely loan deal with obligation to buy from Nice… with ex-Man United winger impressing Thomas Frank’s staff in recent training spell with club
- Deji Sotana was regarded as one of the fastest players at Man United’s academy
- Republic of Ireland youth international impressed Brentford staff recently
- It is also understood United also gave glowing references for the teenager
- He will link up with former United academy teammate Max Haygarth at Bees
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Brentford are in talks with Nice over a deal for former Manchester United winger Deji Sotona, 19.
It is likely to be a loan with obligation for the Republic of Ireland youth international who is down for a medical.
Sotona was regarded as one of the fastest players at Manchester United’s academy during his time there and has impressed Brentford staff during a recent spell training with the club.
Brentford are in talks with Nice over a deal for ex-Manchester United winger Deji Sotona
It is likely to be a loan with obligation for the Republic of Ireland youth international
It is understood United also gave glowing references for the teenager after Brentford made further checks last week.
He will link up with former United academy teammate Max Haygarth who joined Brentford last year after a trial.
Sotona scored four goals and recorded two assists in 15 U18 Premier League appearances for Man United in the 2019-20 season.
He then joined Ligue 1 outfit Nice from in September 2020.
Republic of Ireland youth international impressed Thomas Frank’s staff in recent training spell
He will link up with former United academy teammate Max Haygarth who joined Brentford last year
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