United’s move for PL dribbling demon in jeopardy as rivals eye 18-yo as their “next big signing” – report

Mateus Mane to Manchester United might be in jeopardy after the latest claims surrounding the 18-year-old Premier League breakout star. Mane the spark at Molineux Despite Wolverhampton Wanderers’ struggles, Mane has stood out as the shining light in a rather starless season for the West Midlands side. Proving he can punch well above his weight, the Wolves star has impressed with his elite dribbling, high-intensity pressing, and ability to manoeuvre in tight spaces. Transfer interest Manchester United and Liverpool have both registered their interest, whilst PSG are among the European clubs monitoring the teenager. The Peoples Person recently covered a report suggesting that United and Liverpool are reluctant to meet the £50 million fee Wolves are allegedly demanding for the attacker. Tottenham Hotspur willing to meet Wolves’ Mane asking price Yet as the two Premier League heavyweights baulk at overpaying for the £30 million-rated wonderkid, Sports Boom have dropped an interesting claim. The UK outlet is reporting: “Mateus Mane could be Tottenham’s next big signing, if Spurs survive relegation.” They explain: “Spurs believe the prospect of regular first-team football is likely to prove attractive to the player rather than the intermittent action at either Manchester United or another of his reported suitors, Liverpool. “His estimated value of around £30m, although Wolves are holding out for £20m more, also fits within the budget of Spurs’ notoriously frugal board.” United need to be proactive Whilst the threat of Tottenham Hotspur dropping into the Championship would effectively rule them out of the race, United cannot afford to rely solely on their rivals’ misfortune. The Red Devils must take control of their own situation. If Mane is a player they believe is worth snapping up, they need to be pushing hard to convince him Old Trafford is the right destination. As brilliant as he has been for a struggling side, he could prove an absolute nightmare for opponents in a team as strong as United. That tantalising prospect alone should be motivation enough for the 20-time English champions to outsmart their rivals and get this deal done. Featured image Ben Roberts Photo 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 Daniel Onguko Dan is a writer with The Peoples Person, an avid Manchester United fan whose passion for the Red Devils evolved into writing about them. He was introduced to United back in 2008, and his love for the club has continued to grow ever since. Like every other United fan, he believes the club will soon return to its rightful place and strives to reflect that belief in his writing. While he has also written about other Premier League sides, including Arsenal for Just Arsenal and The Arsenal Analysis Blogspot, Dan lives and breathes Manchester United.