“Agreement reached”: United’s race for German maestro takes surprise turn – Sky

Manchester United need an elite replacement for Casemiro in the summer after the Brazilian announced he would be leaving at the end of the season. INEOS prefer Premier League-proven talents, which explains why Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton, and Sandro Tonali are among the club’s top targets. However, each of them is expected to cost a bomb, and hence, the co-owners have been forced to keep backup options ready. Among them is Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund, who has impressed since arriving in the Bundesliga. Felix Nmecha one of United’s midfield targets The best part: the 25-year-old came up through the ranks at Manchester City and even represented their first team on three occasions before moving to Wolfsburg first, and then Dortmund. The Germany international can play all across midfield and, this season, he has five goals and three assists to his name. Naturally, his form has attracted interest from plenty of England’s elite sides, with the likes of City and Chelsea all looking at the German. Now, Sky journalist Florian Plettenberg has revealed that Dortmund have agreed a contract extension with the midfielder, with his new deal valid until 2030. 🚨🐝 BREAKING | Borussia Borussia set to extend Felix #Nmecha’s contract. It’s decided. Agreement reached after breakthrough talks with Sebastian Kehl. #BVB New deal expected to run until 2030. @berger_pj @SkySportDE 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/NrP2o1y7hi — Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) March 11, 2026 New deal agreed “BREAKING: Borussia Borussia set to extend Felix Nmecha’s contract. It’s decided. Agreement reached after breakthrough talks with Sebastian Kehl. New deal expected to run until 2030.” His Sky Germany colleague, Patrick Berger, added that Felix Nmecha will become one of Dortmund’s highest earners following the renewal. “He will be among the club’s top earners. Big move for Dortmund, who were aware of interest from several top Premier League clubs.” This new contract does not mean a move is beyond the realms of imagination this summer but it does strengthen Dortmund’s hand. 🚨⚫️🟡 BREAKING: Borussia Dortmund are set to extend Felix Nmecha’s contract (25/🇩🇪). 💥 Breakthrough in negotiations with BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl and Nmecha’s new agents from The Talent Table. New deal of Nmecha will run until 2030 and he will be among the club’s… — Patrick Berger (@berger_pj) March 11, 2026 Felix Nmecha is likely to fetch a premium fee in case any side consider bidding. And United are better served looking elsewhere. Feature image Christof Koepsel 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 Ayantan Chowdhury After failing to become a professional footballer, Ayantan switched to the next best thing: writing about the greatest football club in the world. He has extensive sports journalism experience, having worked for over 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25