Manchester United have reportedly held talks with Mateus Mane over a potential deal in the summer, as his time at Wolves winds down.
According to Centre Devils, Manchester United have held talks with Wolves teenager Mateus Mane ahead of a potential move in the summer. The 18-year-old has had a breakthrough season with the Premier League relegation favourites, with the teenager expected to court more suitors in the summer.
Wolves have had a hapless season on all fronts, with the Midlands side now the clear favourites to go down at the end of the campaign. Rob Edwards’s men are steadily heading towards sealing their fate this term, as their relegation could lead to an exodus of sorts, with most of their first-team stars likely to angle for a move away.
One of them is Mateus Mane, whom the club were reluctant to sell in January, in the hope that they might have had a small chance of survival. But with things looking clearer about their relegation, Wolves could be forced to sell the teenager in the summer.
Wolves could demand a premium fee for the teenager despite his limited exposure in the top flight, but such is the market at the moment. Manchester United are the biggest suitor at the moment, with the report stating they have held talks with the 18-year-old breakout attacker.
Manchester United are joined by Liverpool in the race, but with the report revealing talks between the Red Devils and the player, they may be ahead in the chase. It remains to be seen what Wolves would demand for the teenage sensation.
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The report also insists that Manchester United are looking at the teenager to be a part of their first-team plans rather than making his way through the Under-21s. Given how good Mane has been for Wolves this season, he has good enough Premier League exposure, as his performances are the reason for the increased interest.
Manchester United must ensure they get a deal at the earliest, as Wolves would be open to negotiations early, considering they would want a decent fee. Competition will probably affect the asking rate, but the Red Devils can potentially get a deal done if things are in place as per their conditions.