Man Utd midfield top three targets: EVERY option linked for the summer 2024 transfer window

In light of the fact that Manchester United intends to make significant changes to its midfield during the summer transfer window, the following is a list of all the probable targets that they might be interested in.

The players Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes were among the most impressive performers for Manchester United in the 2023–24 season; nevertheless, Casemiro, Scott McTominay, and Christian Eriksen have all been linked with potential departures from Old Trafford.

TEAMtalk will walk you through all of the midfielders that Manchester United has been said to be interested in signing since the last transfer window closed before the current one. We inform you of their ages, the clubs they are now playing for, the states of their contracts, and the potential amount of interest.

Please take note that we have not included players such as Joao Neves and Amadou Onana, who were rumoured to be interested in joining United but have already completed their transfers to other leagues.

Defensive midfielders who play in the Premier League
Mr. Edson Alvarez

West Ham United Football Club

The age is 26

Duration of the contract: 2028

Over the course of their time together at Ajax, Alvarez was a standout player for Erik ten Hag, helping the Dutchman lead Ajax to two Eredivisie championships and a KNVB Cup victory.

During the summer of 2023, he made the transfer to West Ham, and Fabrizio Romano disclosed that officials from United had discussed the possibility of acquiring the Mexico international player.

A. Baleba, Carlos

Located in Brighton

Twenty years old

Duration of the contract: 2028

Baleba had a successful first season at Brighton in 2023/24, and according to web publications in England, United, Arsenal, and Liverpool are all showing interest in the 20-year-old player. Baleba’s rookie season demonstrated his potential.

Mario Guimaraes Bruno

Newcastle is the club.

The age is 26

Duration of the contract: 2028

The month of January 2022 marked Guimaraes’ transfer from Lyon to Newcastle, and since then, he has established himself as one of the most talented midfielders in the Premier League.

There have been suggestions that the Brazilian international might be on the radar of Manchester United, despite the fact that competing teams like Manchester City and Arsenal might be more interested in acquiring his services.

A. Varela, Alan

Porto is the club.

23 years old

Duration of the contract: 2028

There are rumours circulating in Portugal that United, West Ham, and Aston Villa are all interested in signing Varela, who has a release clause in his contract with Porto that is worth sixty million pounds.

ADDITIONAL LEAGUES
You, Sofyan Amrabat

Fiorentina is the club.

27 years old

The lease will expire in 2025.

During the 2023–2024 season, Amrabat was allowed to play for United on loan. During that time, he participated in thirty matches across all competitions, including a stellar performance in the FA Cup final.

Fabrizio Romano disclosed that Manchester United will not exercise a buy option worth £16.8 million at this time; nonetheless, the club continues to be interested in the Morocco international.

“Andre”

Association: Fluminense

23 years old

The lease will expire in 2026.

Andre’s name has been mentioned in connection with a move to the Premier League on multiple occasions, and Fluminense recently turned down a deal of twenty-five million pounds from Fulham.

According to reports, United has entered the competition for his signature, and it is possible that Fluminense would be willing to accept a cost in the neighbourhood of thirty million pounds.

Allan Kristjan Asllani

Inter Milan is the club.

22 years of age

The lease will expire in 2027.

Reportedly, United are interested in Asslani and may potentially look to sign the Albanian international in a deal that would involve Aaron Wan-Bissaka moving in the opposite direction. This is according to claims that have been circulating in Italy.

A. Ugarte, Manuel

Ligue Premiere: Paris Saint-Germain

23 years old

Duration of the contract: 2028

In the wake of a challenging first season with the Ligue 1 club, Ugarte is considering leaving Paris Saint-Germain. He has reached an agreement with Manchester United over his personal terms.

However, Paris Saint-Germain is want £51.4 million in exchange for the Uruguayan international player, and Manchester United has made it abundantly plain that they are not willing to pay their valuation.

PSG is going to be a great asset for Manchester United.

I am Oscar Zambrano.

LD.U Quito is the club.

Twenty years old

There is no expiration date for the contract.

Zambrano has been referred to as the “new Moises Caicedo,” and there are reports circulating in his home country of Ecuador that he has garnered interest from Premier League clubs such as United, Brighton, and Luton Town.

I am Martin Zubimendi.

Real Sociedad is the club.

25 years old

The lease will expire in 2027.

Although United has been mentioned in connection with Zubimendi, Liverpool is presently in the lead in the competition to acquire the Spain international player, who has a release clause in his Real Sociedad contract that is worth £51.6 million.

There is a Premier League for Central Midfielders.
a Danilo

It is the Nottingham Forest club.

23 years old

Duration of the contract: 2029

According to claims that can be found on the internet in England, Manchester United is reportedly interested in Danilo; however, they may face competition from Arsenal, Tottenham, and Newcastle.

This is Conor Gallagher.

Chelsea, the club

24 years old

The lease will expire in 2025.

These rumours surfaced at a time when Mauricio Pochettino, a former manager of Chelsea, was being speculated about taking the position at Manchester United. Since then, there has been very little evidence of them.

A. Gomes, Joao

Syndicate: Wolves

23 years old

Duration of the contract: 2028

As stated in a report that was published in a British newspaper, Manchester United has reportedly dispatched scouts to monitor Gomes on multiple occasions and is currently considering making a move for the Brazilian international.

TITLE OF CHAMPION
A. Berge, Sander

Burnley (the club)

The age is 26

The lease will expire in 2027.

Although Berge was an outstanding player for Burnley during the 2023–24 season, he was not able to prevent the club from being demoted to the Championship in the following year.

TEAMtalk has it on good authority that the Norway international is interested in moving to United, which is preparing a bid that is worth a total of twenty-five million pounds.

A. Rigg, Chris

Sunderland is the club.

17 years old

The lease will expire in 2027.

The issue with Rigg at Sunderland was something that United was keeping an eye on, but he has now signed a professional contract with the Championship club for a period of three years.

LA LIGA (La Liga)
You, Frenkie de Jong

Barcelona Sports Club

27 years old

The lease will expire in 2026.

United made an attempt to acquire De Jong during the summer of 2022, and they reached an agreement with Barcelona to do so; however, he ultimately chose to remain at Camp Nou.

According to reports coming out of Manchester, Manchester United have rekindled their interest in the Netherlands international player and are willing to finalise a deal with him provided a price that falls anywhere between thirty and forty million pounds can be agreed upon.

A. Guerra, Javi

Valencia is the club.

21 years of age

The lease will expire in 2027.

It has been reported in Spain that United dispatched scouts to watch Guerra on multiple times during the 2023–2024 season, and they have expressed their admiration for the 21-year-old in question.

Rodriguez, Fermin

Barcelona Sports Club

21 years of age

The lease will expire in 2027.

According to rumours in Spain, United made a bid of twenty-five million pounds for Lopez, who was 21 years old at the time. Lopez had a breakthrough season in 2023/24.

However, according to reports, Barcelona has immediately declined the offer and has declared that in order to continue conversations, they will need to provide a bid that is “irrefutable.”

A. Merino, Mikel

Real Sociedad is the club.

28 years old

The lease will expire in 2025.

It was earlier this summer that Merino was linked with a move to United, but it now appears that the 28-year-old will be joining Arsenal instead. Merino was instrumental in Spain’s victory at the Euro 2024 tournament.

This is Nicolo Barella’s SERIE A.

Inter Milan is the club.

27 years old

The lease will expire in 2026.

It was reported on the internet in Italy that Manchester United were willing to make an offer of £69 million for Barella; however, he has recently signed a new contract with Inter.

A. Ederson

Atalanta is the club.

25 years old

The lease will expire in 2027.

United dispatched scouts to study Ederson, who was instrumental in Atalanta’s run to victories in the Europa League in 2023/24, according to a number of sites in both England and Italy. Ederson was a significant player in Atalanta’s run to victory.

This is Weston McKennie.

Juventus is the club.

25 years old

The lease will expire in 2025.

According to claims that have been published on the internet in England, Manchester United has identified McKennie as a possible backup option in the event that they are unable to acquire their top targets during the transfer season.

ADDITIONAL LEAGUES
It was Youssouf Fofana.

Monaco, the club

25 years old

The lease will expire in 2025.

It has been reported in France that Manchester United is attempting to sabotage AC Milan’s transaction for Fofana, who is currently in the final year of his contract with Monaco and is estimated to be worth approximately 25 million pounds.

A. Kelly, Daniel

Celtic (the club)

The age is 18

The lease will expire in 2024.

There are fewer than five months left on Kelly’s contract at Celtic, and there are reports in Scotland that United and Tottenham are keeping an eye on his progress.

A. Nypan, Sverre

Rosenborg is the club.

17 years old

The lease will expire in 2026.

An article published in a British tabloid indicated that Manchester United has a favourable opinion on Nypan, who has been compared to Martin Odegaard of Arsenal. Nypan is also considered to be a possible transfer target for United.

This is Exequiel Palacios.

Verein: Bayer Leverkusen (club)

25 years old

Duration of the contract: 2028

It has been reported in Germany that the Argentina international player Palacios is currently on the radar of Manchester United. Palacios was instrumental in Bayer Leverkusen’s first-ever Bundesliga title, which they won in 2023/24.

A. Rabiot, Adrien

Club: Not Applicable

29 years of age

As a result of the end of his contract with Juventus, Rabiot is now free to go to any club he chooses, and sources close to TEAMtalk have confirmed that the France international has his sights set on joining United.

Adrien Rabiot, a Juventus midfielder, has been linked to the Premier League.
Adrien Rabiot, a Juventus midfielder, has been linked to the Premier League.

A. Rios, Richard

Resort: the Palmeiras

24 years old

The lease will expire in 2026.

At the Copa America in 2024, Rios rose to fame, as his outstanding efforts helped Colombia advance to the championship match, where they were ultimately defeated by Argentina by a score of 1-0.

Since then, he has been associated with a number of teams in Europe, and recently, sources in Brazil have stated that Manchester United is prepared to make an offer of £17 million for the 24-year-old player.

A. Veerman, Joey

PSV Eindhoven is the club.

25 years old

The lease will expire in 2026.

During the 2023–24 season, Veerman was an integral part of the PSV team that brought home the Eredivisie championship. According to reports that can be found on the internet in England, Manchester United has reportedly identified the Netherlands international as a possible target.

ATTACKING MIDFIELDERS IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE
The Eberechi Eze

Crystal Palace’s club is it.

The age is 26

The lease will expire in 2027.

According to a British publication, Tottenham and Manchester United have joined the competition for Eze, who is currently under contract with Crystal Palace and has a release clause for sixty million pounds.

Mr. Kudus. Mohammed

West Ham United Football Club

23 years old

Duration of the contract: 2028

During his time at Ajax, Kudus was reported to have worked under Ten Hag. According to rumours in England, United may be able to compete with Liverpool in their pursuit of the Ghanaian international.

Luc Paqueta, Lucas

West Ham United Football Club

The age is 26

The lease will expire in 2027.

In spite of the fact that United have been associated with Paqueta, it appears that a transfer is not going to occur at this time because the Brazilian international has been charged by the FA for allegedly breaking betting laws.

The Rigge, Daniel

West Ham United Football Club

The age is 18

There is no expiration date for the contract.

Rigge is now being pursued by both United and Arsenal, according to a report that was published online; nevertheless, Tottenham is currently in the lead in the competition to acquire his services.

LA LIGA (La Liga)
A. Diaz, Brahim

Real Madrid is the club.

24 years old

The lease will expire in 2027.

Despite the fact that United have expressed interest in Diaz, it has been stated that his representatives have made it very plain that he does not intend to leave Madrid during the summer.

The BUNDESLIGA
The Jamal Musiala

Bayern Munich is the club.

21 years of age

The lease will expire in 2026.

Several clubs, including Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain, have been said to be interested in signing Musiala because he is considered to be one of the most talented attacking midfielders in Europe.

There have been reports in Spain that imply Manchester United have now entered the competition for his signature. These reports may not necessarily come from the most credible outlets.

A. Olmo, Dani

Team: RB Leipzig (club)

The age is 26

The lease will expire in 2027.

Although it was stated by a British tabloid that Manchester United continued to keep a close eye on Olmo, it appears that the Spain international is now likely to sign with Barcelona in a deal of £51.7 million.

A. Wirtz, Florian

Verein: Bayer Leverkusen (club)

21 years of age

The lease will expire in 2027.

Wirtz was awarded the Player of the Season award in the Bundesliga in 2023/24, and his performances have apparently piqued the curiosity of some of the most prestigious clubs in Europe, such as United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich.

In the offensive midfield position for Bayer Leverkusen, Florian Wirtz
In the offensive midfield position for Bayer Leverkusen, Florian Wirtz

A Teun Koopmeiners from the SERIE A

Atalanta is the club.

The age is 26

The lease will expire in 2027.

The Italian media claims that Manchester United will compete with Liverpool and Juventus for the services of Koopmeiners, and that they are prepared to pay anything between sixty and seventy million euros to get his services.

Pia Pafundi, Simone

Currently on loan at FC Lausanne-Sport, Udinese is the club.

The age is 18

The lease will expire in 2026.

Pafundi is now on loan at FC Lausanne-Sport, a Swiss Super League club that is owned by INEOS. Pafundi came through the system at Udinese and is currently playing for FC Lausanne-Sport.

Reports from Italy indicate that FC Lausanne-Sport will make the deal permanent for a fee of fifteen million euros; nonetheless, it is possible that the 18-year-old will ultimately end up playing for Old Trafford.

The first league, Rayan Cherki

Lyon, the club

Twenty years old

The lease will expire in 2025.

Online reports in England indicate that Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a co-owner of Manchester United, is interested in bringing Cherki to Old Trafford. His connections in France may be of assistance to the club in their pursuit of the 20-year-old player.

A. Gomes, Angel

Lille, the club

23 years old

The lease will expire in 2025.

Gomes, who graduated from the United system, left Old Trafford on a free transfer in the year 2020. However, online reports in England indicate that the club is currently considering whether or not to take the 23-year-old player back on board.

A. Simons, Xavi

Ligue Premiere: Paris Saint-Germain

21 years of age

The lease will expire in 2027.

Despite the fact that United were said to have shown interest in Simons, it appears that the 21-year-old player will be returning to RB Leipzig on another loan agreement that will last for the entire season.

ADDITIONAL LEAGUES
I am Jobe Bellingham.

Sunderland is the club.

The age is 18

There is no expiration date for the contract.

Jobe Bellingham, who is the younger brother of Jude Bellingham, who plays for Real Madrid, ended the 2023–24 season with seven goals and one assist in the Championship.

TEAMtalk has it on good authority that United are keeping a close eye on the 18-year-old player, despite the fact that it appears like he will remain with Sunderland for the entirety of this summer.

Theresa Mastantuono Franco

River Plate is the club.

16 years old

The lease will expire in 2026.

Mastantouno, who has a release clause in his contract that is worth £38 million, has been the subject of interest from a number of clubs, including United, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain.

A. Parmo, Tomas

Independiente is the club.

16 years old

The lease will expire in 2026.

Former Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez is the manager of Parmo, and it has been rumoured that the Red Devils have dispatched scouts to Argentina in order to observe the 16-year-old player.

Igor Sudakov Georgiy

Shakhtar Donetsk is the club.

21 years of age

Duration of the contract: 2028

There are a number of Premier League clubs that have been associated with Sudakov, including United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham, and Chelsea. Sudakov is widely believed to be the next big talent to emerge from Ukrainian football.

Theresa Szymanski Sebastian

Group: Fenerbahce Club

25 years old

The lease will expire in 2027.