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Manchester United face a battle with their Premier League rivals to sign highly rated Norwich City defender Kellen Fisher after scouts delivered glowing reports, according to a new report.

Jack of All Trades

A versatile full-back, capable of playing on either flank, Fisher’s stock continues to rise after joining Norwich from League Two side Bromley for around £100,000 in 2023.

The 21-year-old won the Canaries’ Young Player of the Year award last season, playing 38 times while delivering four assists from right-back mainly, though he also played on the wing on both flanks.

Fisher has built on this progress and established himself as a permanent fixture in Phillipe Clement’s side this season. He made his debut for England Under-21s in November, coming off the bench in a 4-0 win over Slovakia in a European Championship qualifier.

Fisher’s tactical intelligence and relentless work rate are his standout qualities, enabling him to play effectively in a variety of roles across the pitch.

Championship analysts have been impressed by his composure in possession, as well as his confidence in driving forward to join attacks from defence. A number of England’s biggest clubs, including Manchester United, have “watched him...