Cofie, 19 is considered highly rated by Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson and it is believed that the Old Trafford club wish to send Cofie out on loan to gain first-team experience.
The striker has spent time with their feeder club; Royal Antwerp and impressed during his time with the Belgium club. Sky Sports believe that Sheffield United are the front runner of several clubs chasing his signature and that a loan move to Bramall Lane is imminent as United look to chase automatic promotion back into the Championship.