Adam Wharton → Manchester United / Manchester City
Summer 2025
Both clubs are monitoring the Crystal Palace midfielder, who’s also drawn interest from Spurs, Chelsea, and clubs abroad.
The 21-year-old has impressed at Palace and was recently training with England’s senior team.
Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa, Manchester United
Decision expected before June 2025
Aston Villa are undecided on activating a £40 million purchase option for on-loan forward Marcus Rashford.
Rashford has 4 assists in 9 games; he could return to United if Villa don’t exercise the clause.
Felix Nmecha, Borussia Dortmund
Summer Transfer Window
Manchester United have shown interest in signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, who is valued at £40 million.
United are looking to bolster their midfield options, and Nmecha has emerged as a potential target. Dortmund, however, may demand a significant transfer fee before considering a sale.
Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)
Summer 2025
Manchester United remain interested in Simons, but RB Leipzig’s €80M asking price could be a stumbling block.
United are prioritizing an attacking midfielder and a striker, with Simons, Benjamin Sesko, and Hugo Ekitike among their targets.
Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland → Manchester United)
Summer 2025
Manchester United are one of six Premier League clubs interested in Bellingham if Sunderland fail to secure promotion.
The 19-year-old midfielder is under contract until 2028, meaning Sunderland are not under financial pressure to sell, but interest from United, Brentford, and Nottingham Forest is strong.
Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP → Manchester United/Bayern Munich)
Summer 2025
Manchester United and Bayern Munich are among the clubs interested in signing Gyökeres.
Sporting CP are demanding that his €100m release clause be met. United may need to sell players before making a move, while Bayern are also monitoring his situation.
Mason Mount, Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
Ongoing injury concerns since December 2024
Mount and Shaw remain sidelined due to hamstring and calf injuries, respectively, with their availability uncertain.
Mount has missed 51 games since joining United, while Shaw has been absent more than he has played since 2014. Both are facing scrutiny over their prolonged absences.
Phil Jones, Mason Mount, Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
March 2025
Former United defender Phil Jones admits he felt “embarrassed” by his injury struggles and sympathizes with Mount and Shaw as they battle recurring fitness issues.
Jones, who retired due to long-term injuries, understands the pressure of missing games at a top club and advises the players to return only when fully ready.
Éderson (Atalanta → Manchester United)
Summer 2025
Manchester United have placed Atalanta’s Éderson at the top of their midfield reinforcement list.
United are preparing a €60m bid but must offload players like Casemiro or Antony to comply with financial regulations. Manchester City are also monitoring the situation.
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich → Manchester United)
Summer 2025
Manchester United are focusing on signing Kane, with INEOS pushing for a marquee striker over Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres is also on the shortlist, but Kane remains United’s primary target as they strengthen their squad under Ruben Amorim.
