Manchester United have registered their interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as they seek to bolster their midfield options this summer, according to reports from The Athletic. The move comes as United continue to pursue multiple targets to strengthen their engine room following the departure of Casemiro and injuries to other potential signings.
A deal for Atalanta’s Ederson has reportedly been agreed for a fee of £35million, and the club are also engaged in talks with West Ham United regarding Mateus Fernandes, though Tottenham Hotspur are providing strong competition for the latter. With negotiations for Fernandes proving difficult, United have identified Nmecha and Bournemouth’s Alex Scott as alternative options.
Sources indicated on June 20th that Nmecha was open to a return to England, having previously been part of the Manchester City academy setup, and this has been corroborated by The Athletic’s reporting. The 25-year-old is reportedly ‘keen’ on a move back to the Premier League, and has previously turned down an approach from Newcastle United, prioritizing clubs competing in the Champions League.
Initial reports from Germany suggested Dortmund were demanding a fee of around £103million for Nmecha, however, sources closer to the situation suggest the Bundesliga club would be willing to sell for a lower fee, potentially under £86million, recognizing that a higher price tag would deter potential suitors. United are believed to be more inclined to offer a fee in the region of £50million.
Nmecha’s reputation has grown in recent seasons, and he featured for Germany at the World Cup, though his national team’s campaign ended prematurely. United recruitment staff have also been impressed with Alex Scott, and are reportedly becoming increasingly optimistic about securing his signature, though Bournemouth are currently holding firm, demanding a fee exceeding £80million for the Englishman. The pursuit of midfield reinforcements underlines United’s ambition to compete at the highest level next season.
