United and PSG locked in battle for record-breaking attacker who is tempted to move to Old Trafford – report

Manchester United’s budget for the summer transfer window will be strongly influenced by their European fate. A failure to secure Champions League football would leave United with a meagre transfer budget, which could potentially impact their plans to overhaul their midfield. However, United are not waiting around to put themselves in a strong position to secure the signing of one of the Premier League’s most exciting young wingers. PSG enter race to sign Mateus Mane Earlier this week, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming Manchester United have held initial talks with Mateus Mane‘s agent in recent days. Mane’s emergence has been a rare bright spot in a miserable season for Wolverhampton Wanderers, getting fans off their seats with his mesmerising footwork and explosive pace. In January, Mane became Wolves’ youngest ever Premier League goalscorer at 18 years and 109 days old. However, with Wolves destined to be relegated to the Championship, it is going to be very difficult for the Midlands side to keep hold of the Portuguese-born versatile forward. According to Teamtalk, Mane has been identified as a “top target” by United, but the Red Devils face competition from six other Premier League clubs as well as Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. Europe’s biggest clubs have been watching the 18-year-old in recent weeks, having been left impressed with his technical ability and maturity. Mateus Mane tempted to join Manchester United PSG, in particular, have intensified their interest in Mane, who could reportedly be tempted by the opportunity to join a top side. The report adds that the Ligue 1 giants’ recruitment team have “watched Mane on more than one occasion since January.” Mateus Mane Premier League stats: 2025/26 Season General Appearances (Sub)15 (6) Goals2 Assists1 Minutes Played897 xG1.25 xA1.3 Shots On Target (Inside Box)5 Shots On Target (Outside Box)10 Touches in Opposition Box22 Hit Woodwork1 Free Kicks (Scored)1 (1) Crosses (Completed %)26 (23%) Passes (Completed %)198 (78%) Long Passes (Completed %)13 (23%) Corners Taken8 Dribbles (Completed %)45 (36%) Duels Won61 Aerial Duels Won4 Total Tackles16 Interceptions2 Blocks1 Red Cards0 Yellow Cards0 Fouls14 However, on Friday, a separate report claimed United are leading the race to sign the Wolves starlet, who is valued at around £50 million. It is thought the idea of a move to Old Trafford is viewed as “incredibly appealing” to Mane despite interest from elsewhere. Featured image Matt McNulty via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!