Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson plans to promote Ravel Morrison to his first team squad.
The People says Morrison is on the brink of a call-up to Manchester United's pre-season tour of America - with Ferguson ready to upgrade the controversial starlet to first-team status.
The 18-year-old attacking midfielder is judged by many to be the most gifted English teenager to emerge for years - and his talent has alerted scouts from Barcelona and Real Madrid who have kept tabs on him.
Morrison was a star performer as United won the FA Youth Cup last month.
It is understood Ferguson and United's coaches have held talks on whether to fast-track the youngster - and are considering taking him on the five-match American tour.
