Manchester United are targeting big additions to Ruben Amorim’s first team but are also eyeing youngsters for the future.
June is only just underway, but Manchester United already have one signing sorted.
United have agreed to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a major addition to Ruben Amorim’s squad.
Bryan Mbeumo now wants to join United from Brentford, with a move for the Cameroonian forward seemingly the next priority.
Ineos are ready to spend on proven Premier League players but will continue to hunt for talented youngsters.
United’s deals for Chido Obi and Ayden Heaven look to be masterstrokes, and finding similar prospects will be a focus this summer.
Real Madrid join race for Manchester United target Abdellah Ouazane
United are signing Enzo Kana-Biyik from Le Havre, before sending the 18-year-old striker on loan to Ineos-owned Lausanne-Sport.
Other targets have been linked in recent times, with Ajax talent Abdellah Ouazane wanted by United.
16-year-old Ouazane has impressed in the Ajax ranks and United may hope to lure the midfielder to Old Trafford.
The problem is that a major force have joined the race for Ouazane, with Fabrizio Romano reporting Real Madrid’s interest.
Romano claims that Real have held ‘initial talks’ over a move for Ouazane, but no deal is in place just yet.
United still have a chance to land Ouazane, but a transfer battle with Real Madrid is never particularly appealing.
The Spanish giants are a powerhouse in the transfer market and when Real set their sights on a player, it’s difficult to beat them.
United in a tricky position over Ouazane
United may need to ramp up a move for Ouazane pretty quickly, but can’t actually bring him to England this summer.
Post-Brexit rules mean United can’t sign foreign players under the age of 18.
Ouazane doesn’t turn 18 until January 2027, meaning United would face quite the wait.
United could attempt to tee up a deal this summer and simply wait 18 months for Ouazane to arrive.
Ouazane may prefer to head to Madrid straight away, though, with Real’s interest leaving United in a tricky position.
The teenager will field offers and consider the best step for his career, but United may need a real charm offensive to tempt him into snubbing Real.
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