Wonderkids assembled at the latest Manchester derby, with United academy star Kai Rooney meeting up with City-bound teenager Cavan Sullivan.

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• High hopes for two 15-year-old prospects
• Sullivan already making history in MLS
• Rooney out to emulate his famous father

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Record-setting Sullivan, who has been making history in MLS with the Philadelphia Union, has a deal in place that will see him make a move to the Etihad Stadium once turning 18 in 2027. He has been checking out his future home during a visit to England.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  He was in the stands to watch City endure another Premier League outing to forget against United, as a late collapse led to the reigning champions suffering an agonising 2-1 defeat. While that result gave those connected to the Blues little to smile about, the Red Devils are buzzing.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  That includes youth team hopeful Rooney – the son of United legend Wayne – as he also took up a seat in the stands on derby day. After an enthralling contest had finished, promising frontman Rooney met up with fellow 15-year-old Sullivan.

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• WHAT NEXT?

  United are hoping that Kai will one day follow in the footsteps of his famous father by becoming a first-team star at Old Trafford. Sullivan has already made his senior bow and is expected to break into the USMNT before too long.

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