The latest transfer updates for Manchester United include a new link to Wolves midfielder Mateus Mané. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 31 possible arrivals and 14 potential exits, with the hottest storyline right now revolving around Chelsea's Cole Palmer. The items below represent the latest news on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Mateus Mané
On Tuesday, it was reported that Manchester United are the primary club interested in signing 18-year-old Wolves midfielder Mateus Mané and have already held talks regarding a potential deal. Wolves have set an asking price of approximately £50 million for the England youth international, who recently signed a new long-term contract. However, the Molineux club is facing relegation which could cause the teenager's price to drop. Several other clubs including Newcastle United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal have also been linked with the player.
Elliot Anderson
On Tuesday, a respected reporter claimed that Elliot Anderson is heading to Manchester this summer, with an alternative to be arranged if Manchester United fail to sign the Nottingham Forest player. Anderson could instead join Manchester City and is expected to cost approximately £80million, though Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis could demand as much as £100m. According to journalist Tom Collomosse, United and City are the two favourites, but it is not yet determined which side he will join. Earlier on Tuesday, it was reported that United's pursuit had been aided, as certain mechanisms in the player's contract reportedly allow him to leave for a reasonable fee, putting the club in a leading position. On Monday, Rob Dorsett of Sky Sports reported that Anderson is United's primary option and that a move could cost more than £100m.
Cole Palmer
According to a Sunday report from Football Insider, Cole Palmer does not intend to leave Chelsea, despite significant interest from Manchester United. This followed a Saturday update from transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher, who revealed United are considering a bid for the summer of 2026, with sources stating Palmer is a dream target who is unsettled in London and ready to make the switch. However, Chelsea have no intention of selling and, according to Sports Boom, are prepared to offer him a new contract. On Friday, The Transfers Podcast revealed that Palmer is unsettled at Chelsea and his representatives have offered him to various clubs.
Dayot Upamecano
On Monday, 90min reported that Dayot Upamecano could become an option for Manchester United, with Harry Maguire’s future remaining uncertain beyond this season due to his expiring contract. The report also stated that United were interested in the player when he was an academy prospect at Valenciennes more than a decade ago.
Carlos Baleba
According to sources on Tuesday, Manchester United are willing to spend £100m on Carlos Baleba if a move for Elliot Anderson is unsuccessful. This follows a Friday report from TEAMtalk that United want to sign the Brighton player this summer and are prepared to break their transfer record with a £100 million move, adding that Baleba is receptive to the prospect. Last Tuesday, the Daily Mail reported that Brighton are now ready to accept an offer worth £75m.
Lautaro Rivero
On Friday, Argentine outlet El Crack Deportivo reported that United intend to sign Lautaro Rivero following his exceptional performances for River Plate. The club has included a €100million (£87m / $119m) release clause in his contract, and United are likely to wait for that price to drop. It was also reported that River Plate are aware of the interest in the 22-year-old defender, who has also attracted attention from Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, and Strasbourg.
Aleksandar Stankovic
Manchester United are keenly following the development of Aleksandar Stankovic at Club Brugge due to the impending departure of Casemiro. According to Matteo Moretto on Saturday, United sent scouts this week specifically to watch the player and have been scouting him closely in recent months, with interest expected to increase. On Thursday, Fabrizio Romano reported that numerous English clubs have scouted Stankovic, but asserted that Inter Milan controls the player's future due to a buy-back clause.
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