Manchester United made an approach for Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller last summer but the player remained with his club, sources have reported. Stiller had drawn interest from a number of Europe\u2019s leading teams, including Real Madrid, but chose not to leave a role that guaranteed him regular minutes.<\/p>\n
The upcoming summer is expected to be busy for clubs seeking central midfield reinforcements, and Stiller is likely to appear on several shortlists. United face a particular need in midfield after Casemiro confirmed his departure at the end of the current season, and replacing him has been elevated on the club\u2019s agenda.<\/p>\n
Celebrity fan Luke Littler urged United to pursue Stiller, saying: \u201cCome to United, please! We need help,\u201d the two-time darts world champion told DAZN . \u201cCasemiro is leaving us.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to the report, much of Stiller\u2019s decision to reject United in 2025 was driven by a reluctance to jeopardise his status as a guaranteed starter for Stuttgart. His strong 2024\u201325 season put him in contention for Germany\u2019s squad for the 2026 World Cup, and Stiller did not want to risk a reduction in playing time at Old Trafford that might have harmed that chance.<\/p>\n
That strategy has had mixed results. He has struggled to establish himself in the Germany squad this season and only features in the current selection because of an injury to Bayern Munich\u2019s Aleksandar Pavlovi\u0107. Still, the midfielder is reported to be open to a move after the World Cup, at which point a transfer to Manchester United could be more attractive than it was last summer, when the Red Devils were described as struggling under Ruben Amorim.<\/p>\n
Contract details are said to include a release clause in the region of $46 million (\u20ac40 million), although Stuttgart can reportedly nullify that clause by paying roughly $2 million to the player. Whether United will renew their interest remains a key storyline for the coming window.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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