Rajib Roy plays in the slum where he lives (Picture: SWNS)

A penniless football hopeful from India is on the brink of becoming a real-life Slumdog Millionaire – after winning a dream trial at Manchester United.

Rajib Roy, aged 16, is the son of a sex worker who lives in a filthy Kolkata slum, but he stands of the brink of transforming the lives of his whole family.

He was one of 11 youngsters who were recently spotted by United scouts during a national football tournament, and now David Moyes’ men have been in touch about bringing him to England for a trial – and a chance to win a contract with the team.

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The 16-year-old is the son of a sex worker (Picture: SWNS)

Rajib is due to arrive in Manchester in the coming days where he will spend 15 days working with United’s under-21 team as they run the rule over his football abilities.



If he’s good enough, he could win a contract and the chance to complete one of the biggest rags-to-riches stories ever, with United’s scholars typically taking home thousands of pounds each week.

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