Manchester United have had a tough time in the first part of the transfer window. Top targets Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes go to Man City and Tottenham respectively, one bright spot is an expected signing of Atalanta star Ederson after the World Cup. This does not solve the challenges in midfield, especially with Manuel Ugarte’s ugly knee injury in the World Cup. Now it is reported that United are looking towards the Bundesliga.
Felix Nmecha is described by Julian Nagelsmann as “one of the best central midfielders in the world”. The 25-year-old shone in the World Cup for Germany – before Die Mannschaft were surprisingly knocked out by Paraguay in the round of 16 on penalties.
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Manchester United ‘leading the race’ for Felix Nmecha signing, but must go very far
The Borussia Dortmund star has attracted the attention of a number of top clubs with his performances, according to Sport Bild also Manchester United.
Man City, Newcastle United, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are also said to be following Nmecha closely, but according to the German media, the “signing race” is being led by Manchester United.
Nmecha played his way up through Manchester City’s academy, which means he will count as “homegrown” in the Premier League. However, Dortmund are not under any pressure to sell the 25-year-old, and have set a price of at least €120 million to sell.
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United withdrew in the Elliot Anderson game, as City pulled up bids of over £120m, but the England international is said to have chosen City himself. Then we will see if Nmecha wants to go to Old Trafford, and if Manchester United are willing to meet Dortmund’s sky-high demands.
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