104m star blows away United scouts with World Cup performance, Red Devils now plotting stunning move – report

Manchester United are closely monitoring several midfielders as they look to overhaul their midfield this summer. United’s preference is to add players with Premier League experience to their squad, which initially made Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes their priority targets at the start of the summer. However, the Red Devils’ scouts are also on alert during the World Cup to identify further options, with United having already decided against making a move for Anderson. Felix Nmecha “blows scouts away” Earlier this month, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming Manchester United are in “contact” with the intermediaries of Felix Nmecha following an impressive Bundesliga campaign. Now, Football Insider reports that United are also tracking the Germany international in America. It is understood that the 6’3″ midfield dynamo’s performance in Germany’s opening World Cup match against Curacao has “grabbed attention”. The 25-year-old scored the opening goal in a resounding 7-1 win with a superb finish. He could have had a hat-trick in the first half as Curacao players frequently failed to track his late runs into the box, resulting in several chances. Nmecha’s close control and energy out of possession further underlined why he has quickly become an integral part of Julian Nagelsmann’s side. Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke claims that United have had scouts “keeping a close eye” on Nmecha, whose World Cup display impressed those watching. “The United scouting team have been keeping tabs on him and he started the World Cup with a strong performance for Germany which will have impressed his suitors,” he said. Manchester United quoted eye-watering fee However, it is expected to be very difficult to prise the former Manchester City midfielder away from Borussia Dortmund. Recently, a BILD report suggested that Dortmund have no intention of losing their star midfielder this summer. Accordingly, they have set a high asking price to ward off United, City, and Chelsea. The Premier League trio have been told they need €120 million (£104m) if they are to sign Nmecha this summer. Dortmund recently extended the combative midfielder’s contract until 2030, including a release clause for 2027 valued at €80m. Featured 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 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!