Man Utd poach 16-year-old striker Dillon Hoogewerf from famous Ajax academy

MANCHESTER UNITED are to sign Dillon Hoogewerf from Ajax's famous academy.

The Dutch champions have a rich history of producing a conveyor belt of talent including the likes of Dennis Bergkamp and Frank de Boer.

And the Red Devils will be hoping they have found the next Johan Cruyff in rising star Hoogewerf.

The 16-year-old scored 10 goals and registered six assists for Ajax's under-17 side this season.

A pacy forward with bags of skill, the forward is regarded as one of the most talented players in the youth set-up.

Said Ouaali, head of youth education at Ajax, admitted that the club did everything in their power to keep hold of him.

He said: "Dillon has indicated last week that he will leave the club.

"He is leaving for a foreign club. We wish him a lot of success and know that we have done everything to keep him.

"He may ultimately make the choice and choose a foreign adventure."

Despite his age, he has already featured for the under-19 side emphasising how highly regarded he was at Ajax.

Hoogewerf is set to be joined alongside Swansea's Daniel James once the transfer is completed.