Just in: Sky reveals Man Utd are ‘crazy’ about ‘exceptional’ teenager who has taken Bundesliga by storm

Manchester United are reportedly one of the Premier League clubs scouting rising RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouedraogo.The Red Devils are always on the lookout for some of the finest young talent across Europe and the rest of the world. Moreover, INEOS are currently on the lookout for a new midfielder, as they look to revamp the middle of the park in 2026.Interestingly, United might have the opportunity to kill two birds with one stone by signing one of the best young revelations in the Bundesliga this season, and bolstering their midfield department.Man United & Chelsea vying for Assan OuedraogoAccording to Sky Sport DE journalist Florian Plettenberg, Man Utd are one of several EPL sides who are crazy about Ouedraogo.The transfer market expert claims that the Old Trafford outfit has already sent scouts to monitor the 19-year-old, as have Chelsea.“Premier League sides are crazy about Assan Ouedraogo ahead of next summer,” posted Plettenberg on his X account.“Manchester United and Chelsea are already scouting him. The 19 y/o top central midfielder has three goals and three assists for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, is under contract until 2029 with no release clause. Major ambition: earning a place in the World Cup squad.” 🚨🆕 Premier League sides are crazy about Assan #Ouedraogo ahead of next summer. Manchester United and Chelsea are already scouting him. #MUFC #CFC The 19 y/o top central midfielder has three goals and three assists for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, is under contract until 2029… pic.twitter.com/2aRkswOVyH — Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) November 24, 2025Interestingly, Man Utd were first linked with Ouedraogo back in 2023, when he was developing his skills at his original club, Schalke.The teenager was tracked by some of the biggest clubs in the world, but ended up signing for Leipzig, who splashed €10 million to secure his services in the summer of 2024.Why Man Utd could have the edge in the race for OuedraogoThis season, the young midfielder has been making waves in the Bundesliga, which earned him a call-up for the senior German national team.Julian Nagelsmann gave him his debut off the bench in the World Cup qualifier against Slovakia. Although he only made a 13-minute cameo, it was still enough to open his goal-scoring account, with the match ending in a 6-0 routing.It would be interesting to see United’s Head of Recruitment, Christopher Vivell, would give the Reds the advantage in the race, given his previous collaboration with Leipzig.The two clubs shook hands last summer, completing the transfer of Benjamin Sesko to Carrington.