Louis van Gaal will take a youngster from non-league Glossop North End on Manchester United’s pre-season tour of the United States after a successful trial.

Sam Grimshaw, a 21-year-old left back or left winger, will link up with the Barclays Premier League side as they cross the Atlantic in the July for a tour that includes games against Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

The youngster was a second half substitute in the FA Vase final as his side lost 2-1 in extra time to North Shields at Wembley.

Sam Grimshaw (right) will go on Manchester United's tour of America this summer

And after the game, Glossop manager Chris Willcock hinted that a deal for United to sign Grimshaw would go through with the opening of the transfer window on July 1.

‘He’s been invited with Man United now to go on tour to America which is a great coup for the club really, so we’ll see how that develops,’ Willcock said.

‘Once the Premier League window opens, regarding signing players, watch this space… We’ll see what happens.

‘He’s a young man who’s got really good qualities, still learning the game, and I’m sure being around a club of the stature of Manchester United will only improve anybody.’

Glossop celebrate scoring against North Shields in the FA Vase final but went on to lose at Wembley

Grimshaw started his footballing career at United’s rivals Manchester City, playing in their youth team for nine years but now plies his trade in the North West Counties League, which Glossop won this season.

He underwent a week-long trial at United’s Carrington training base back in April and staff at the Old Trafford club were suitably impressed by the left-sided player’s potential.

Grimshaw has attracted attention from a number of top sides but it seems Van Gaal has now won the race to sign him.