Confirmed: United hitman makes European switch

Manchester United youngster John Cofie and made a temporary move to feeder club Royal Antwerp, according to talkSPORT.

The 18-year-old, a regular England youth international, broke into the reserve side at Old Trafford during the summer

To continue his development, United have decided to send the player to Royal Antwerp, where the likes of John O'Shea and Jonny Evans have been to apply their trade.

The powerful striker joined United in 2009 from Championship side Burnley and is viewed by the club's youth coaches to have a bright future ahead of him.