Man Utd told asking price for Sergey Pinyaev as stunning compilation video emerges of Russian wonderkid

Manchester United have been told the asking price for Sergey Pinyaev, as supporters admire a stunning compilation of the Russian wonderkid.

Pinyaev has long been considered one of Russia’s most exciting prospects.

Indeed, as per Manchester Evening News, United have followed the 18-year-old’s progress over the years, with the winger having even had a trial at the Old Trafford club prior to the pandemic.

The teenager reportedly spend a few weeks in Manchester during that trial and met with the United staff.

Pinyaev has remained on United’s radar ever since. The youngster recently signed for Lokomotiv Moscow from KS Samara, with the latter’s manager having confirmed there had also been active interest from Old Trafford.

And despite having only just transferred to the Moscow outfit, the player has continued to be linked with a move away.

Furthermore, United’s reported interest has coincided with a compilation emerging on YouTube of Pinyaev tearing up the Russian league. In the video, optimistically titled, ‘Sergey Pinyaev | Welcome To Manchester United’, the diminutive left-winger displays sharpness and close control that is worthy of ‘wonderkid’ status.

Moreover, Pinyaev appears to have an end-product atypical for a player of his age, as can be seen in the video below. In all competitions last season the teenager claimed a respectable six goals and three assists in 27 games.

Pinyaev asking price

Lokomotiv Moscow's sporting director was asked on Tuesday what kind of offer would be considered by the club for Pinyaev.

Speaking to Sport24, Dmitry Ulyanov said: “In order for the offer to be considered, a super sum must be offered that we cannot refuse. €30million (£25million).”

An obvious stumbling block in any move is that Pinyaev can currently only transfer to other clubs in Russia, with Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine having seen Russian teams banned from European competition.

Any move for Pinyaev to Western Europe in the future could only happen if the war between Russia and Ukraine comes to a resolution.

Topics: Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Russia, Erik Ten Hag, Transfers

Chris Byfield

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