Manchester United face intense competition for the signature of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha ahead of the summer window.
According to Caught Offside, Manchester United may have to compete with the likes of Arsenal, Aston Villa and Chelsea in the race for Felix Nmecha. The Borussia Dortmund star could make a return to England should he leave the German side, as the Red Devils are showing big interest in signing him in the close season.
Manchester United are set for a pivotal summer window, with Ruben Amorim hoping to have the full support of the club’s board in his efforts to strengthen the squad. The Portuguese manager may need plenty of players to add in the close season, with central midfield being one of the key areas.
Manchester United needs a solid enough holding midfielder, with Felix Nmecha mentioned as a big target ahead of the summer. With the Red Devils likely to miss out on Champions League football unless they win the Europa League, the chances of signing some of the top-rated names seem remote at this point.
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly demanding a £40 million plus fee to sell Nmecha, with the 24-year-old Bundesliga midfielder certainly a profile that Amorim might like. He’s a big presence in all three boxes, and while he’s predominantly a midfielder who likes to join in the attack, the German can develop as a top-level holding midfielder with the right coaching.
The Red Devils’ current midfield roster could be depleted in the summer as Casemiro is one of those likely to depart alongside Christian Eriksen. There are big doubts about another top player at Old Trafford, as the club might decide to sell Kobie Mainoo if he continues to stall on a new contract.
Manchester United set to face competition for Felix Nmecha
The report highlights how Manchester United are not the only party in town for the 24-year-old Bundesliga midfielder, with a host of their Premier League rivals ready to compete for Nmecha. Arsenal are mentioned as a suitor, although the Gunners are unlikely to chase the Dortmund star unless they miss out on their priority targets.
Aston Villa and Chelsea are the other suitors in the race, with either of those sides expected to make their mark on the market. Both those clubs could offer intense competition for Manchester United should the price fall under their range, although the lure of the Red Devils might be difficult to beat, as Nmecha is well versed with the city in general given he was a youth player with rivals Manchester City.
