Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Fenerbahce midfielder Sebastian Szymanski, and are “sending a delegation” to scout the Polish star this weekend.
According to Turkish outlet Star, Fenerbahce midfielder Sebastian Szymanski is attracting interest from Premier League giants Manchester United, who are sending scouts to watch him in action against Hatayspor.
With INEOS now in charge of the footballing operations at Manchester United, there are many behind-the-scenes changes underway. And on the pitch, the new minority stakeholders plan to conduct a huge summer clearout.
Up to 11 players are in danger of facing the chop, including fringe midfielders Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen. The Dutch midfielder has looked lost since his arrival in England and has struggled out on loan, whereas the Dane has lost a yard of pace and appears to be on his way out this summer.
Given Bruno Fernandes’s overwork, it may be worthwhile to consider bringing in a versatile, energetic player who can play further up front as well as in central midfield. One player to keep an eye on is Szymanski, who is being watched by a host of elite sides, including Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, after impressing for Fenerbahce this season.
Manchester United keeping tabs on SebastianSzymanski
Manchester United are keen to sign an energetic midfielder who can arrive late into dangerous areas, which has been a key component of Erik ten Hag’s side, with Scott McTominay the only player offering such ability right now. Szymanski has proven his value in this area, bagging an impressive 12 goals and 14 assists for the Turkish giants.
Although the 24-year-old generally plays as a number 10, he has also featured as a winger and as a defensive midfielder, showing his versatility. There is no release clause in Szymanski’s current contract, which runs until 2027, and Fenerbahce would only consider top dollar bids for the Poland international, who they believe has huge potential to play at the very highest level.
It is expected that offers will arrive for Szymanski in the coming months, and he is ready to take the next big step in his promising career. Fenerbahce are currently involved in a two-way title race with rivals Galatasaray in the league and are also competing in the European Conference League and Turkish Cup.