Man Utd set to sign 15-year-old Norway wonderkid

Reports from Norway suggest Manchester United are set to sign 15-year-old Mats Moller Daehli this week.

The youngster is currently playing for Stabaek in the Norwegian league but could sign this week if the paperwork goes through, reports Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet.

If the deal goes through Daehli will join United on February 1, 2011, after a number of successful trials with the club.

Daehli made his national debut for Norway U-15s this summer in Sweden, and two weeks ago played in a tournament in France. Although Norway lost all their games narrowly, Daehli was named player of the tournament.

Stabaek have neither confirmed or denied reports, but do acknowledge the youngster’s talent.

Stabaek coach Pal Berg insisted the youngster has "superior technique" and is "an exceptional talent" who can "be a complete player".

And their youth boss Morten Tveit told Goal.com UK: “He is one of the best players in Europe in his age group. He is the best player I have ever seen at his age and I have seen a lot of international players at that age.

“He can play right side, left side, maybe off the main striker. He can be a little bit Messi, a little bit Xavi.

“He is outstanding and can be a complete football player. He has the mentality, the technique, his attitude is very good. He has everything. If he misses something, it is the physical side. He has to be stronger. But he is 15 and that will come.”