Manchester United are reported to be tracking seven midfielders as they prepare for next summer\u2019s transfer window, with the intention of signing at least one “top level” option. Interest in midfield reinforcement has been ongoing following last summer\u2019s links to Brighton\u2019s Carlos Baleba, when United were put off by a nine-figure valuation.<\/p>\n
ESPN writes that both Baleba and Adam Wharton remain of interest and are being “assessed” by the club\u2019s recruitment team, alongside Nottingham Forest\u2019s Elliot Anderson. The wider shortlist includes Wolverhampton Wanderers pair Jo\u00e3o Gomes and Andr\u00e9, Stuttgart\u2019s Angelo Stiller and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid\u2019s Conor Gallagher.<\/p>\n
The report lists contract situations and market values for the seven names: Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace, contract to 2029, market value \u00a352.6 million), Carlos Baleba (Brighton, 2028 (+1), \u00a352.6 million), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest, 2029, \u00a339.4 million), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart, 2028, \u00a339.4 million), Jo\u00e3o Gomes (Wolves, 2030 (+1), \u00a335 million), Conor Gallagher (Atl\u00e9tico Madrid, 2029, \u00a335 million) and Andr\u00e9 (Wolves, 2029, \u00a324.5 million). The market values are noted as per transfermarkt.<\/p>\n
None of the targets would likely be inexpensive. United are said to be hopeful of raising transfer funds after potentially permanently offloading high earners Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho. The club also aims to qualify for Europe next season to restore UEFA revenue to the budget.<\/p>\n
Any significant recruitment before summer 2026 appears unlikely, with the January window described as trickier and more unstable and therefore to be approached with caution. The club is also searching for another wingback. United recruited Denmark international Patrick Dorgu from Lecce last January, and the report stresses that Amorim\u2019s system potentially lives or dies by its wing backs, making greater strength in depth on the flanks a priority.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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