Man Utd sign 16-year-old from Wimbledon

Manchester United have signed Wimbledon youngster Lee Martin.

Manchester United have signed Wimbledon youngster Lee Martin.

United have paid an initial £200,000 for the 16-year-old midfielder, who was also being monitored by Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool, but with further payments due if he makes the progress anticipated.

Martin was spotted by manager Alex Ferguson playing for the Wimbledon's under-17 and under-19 sides.

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