Official : Manchester United Announce Transfer Of Promising Striker

Published: August 13, 2018

Through a press release published on their official website, Manchester United have announced this morning that promising striker James Wilson has completed his move to Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen.

This is the fourth time in Wilson's Manchester United career that he has been farmed out on loan to continue his development, having played for Brighton & Hove Albion, Derby County and Sheffield United.

The Biddulph native endeared himself to the Red Devils fans when he bagged a brace on his senior debut against Hull City in May 2014 and has totaled 15 games for the first team to date.

The 22-year-old Wilson scored 5 goals in 27 appearances while on loan at the Seagulls during the 2015-2016 season.

He has played for England's U16, U19, U20 and U21 national teams.

Wilson has been allocated the number nine jersey at Aberdeen, who occupy the fifth position on the league table.

Igho Kingsley

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