Manchester United make decision on exciting French striker

However, Kana-Biyik is expected to remain with United in the new campaign as he enters the next stage of his development, which means he will play for the U21s and receive first-team exposure in training sessions.

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To get it, it's a simple one-two punch.

United signed Kana-Biyik on a free transfer from Le Havre last summer before sending him on loan to Ineos-owned FC Lausanne Sport for the season.

The young striker made 26 appearances for Lausanne across all competitions, scoring once in those games, but only six of those were starts.

Kana-Biyik reported to Manchester at the start of July for the beginning of academy pre-season. He was included in the squad for the young Reds' two friendlies at the Adidas HQ in Germany.

The 19-year-old made his first public appearance in England against Altrincham, coming on at half-time to play on the left wing. Kana-Biyik was replaced after spending 30 minutes on the pitch, as the squad was rotated.

United coaches have been pleased with what they have seen from Kana-Biyik so far.

Kana-Biyik followed in the footsteps of Paul Pogba when he signed for United last year, as Pogba also joined United as a teenager from the renowned Le Havre academy in France.