CL winner keen to return to the PL amid “serious” interest from United, €70m will seal the deal – report

Manchester United’s attack has been purring under Michael Carrick, with the team scoring 11 times in five games. From dramatic late goals to set-pieces, the Red Devils have shown fearlessness when going forward, which is down to the freedom given to the players by the caretaker head coach in contrast to what transpired during Ruben Amorim‘s regime. The Portuguese tactician’s idea of football was to play in a very specific manner. For that, the former head coach ended up selling multiple wingers and replacing them with attacking midfielders. The late draw away to West Ham showed how much the 20-time English league champions need a winger. Multiple targets have been identified. Why United are serious about Christian Pulisic Yan Diomande is expected to cost a bomb, and while United can afford the €100 million outlay, the RB Leipzig ace’s lack of Premier League experience could count against him. Which explains why Iliman Ndiaye has emerged as a concrete option. However, Everton are hellbent on rejecting any potential bid for the Senegalese. AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic has emerged as a “serious” alternative, with the American representing Chelsea for four seasons before his move to Italy. The US international has taken his game to a whole new level since his switch to the San Siro, scoring 15 goals in his debut season, followed by 17 strikes last term. AC Milan name their price The 27-year-old has continued his brilliant form this campaign as well, registering 10 goals in all competitions already. According to CaughtOffside, the former Borussia Dortmund ace is keen to return to the English top-flight as he wants to silence his doubters. CompetitionAppsGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Serie A178200893′ Italy Cup32000104′ Supercoppa Italiana1000090′ TOTAL (25/26)21102001,087′ 25/26 season stats via Transfermarkt However, the Rossoneri are not too keen and have slapped a €70-80 million price tag on his head amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal as well as the 20-time English league champions. “AC Milan is preparing for a major squad overhaul at the end of the season, and one of the biggest talking points is the possible departure of Christian Pulisic. Doubts remain “The club is open to listening to offers in the €70–80 million range for the 27‑year‑old American winger, a figure that could provide Milan with both financial flexibility and balance as they reshape the team. “Premier League sides are already circling. Sources have informed CaughtOffside that Tottenham see Pulisic as the dynamic wide option they’ve been missing, while Arsenal value his goal‑scoring ability and have kept him on their radar for some time. “Manchester United are also in the mix, viewing him as a “serious” candidate to inject fresh energy into their attack. Although Pulisic is said to be open to a return to the Premier League, the final decision rests with Milan’s management.” Christian Pulisic can play all across the frontline and would be a very versatile option for United’s attack. However, his time in England should serve as a warning to INEOS. He did win the Champions League for the Blues, but largely struggled to replicate the form he had shown for Borussia Dortmund back in Germany. Excelling in Italy is not always the best indicator of a player’s suitability to English football, and Rasmus Hojlund is the perfect example. Feature image Jonathan Moscrop 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