United eye another raid on Brentford, identify £50m speedster as ideal replacement for Portuguese star – report

Diogo Dalot has been in impressive form for Manchester United recently, but that has not stopped the club from planning for reinforcements for the position. The Portuguese right-back has registered one goal and three assists in 25 games in all competitions this season. Dalot operated as a right-sided wing-back and a left-sided wing-back under former united head coach Ruben Amorim, who lost his job at the beginning of this year. Following the arrival of caretaker manager Michael Carrick, the Portuguese right-back has reverted to his natural position and has also been impressive. The 26 year old was on song in Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspurs, where he set up Bruno Fernandes’ goal. Recent reports have suggested that Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are keeping a close eye on the player, although the Bavarians’ interest has since been refuted. Nevertheless, the Red Devils are keeping their options open, and it now appears that they have identified a Premier League youngster as Dalot’s long-term replacement. United want Kayode According to TEAMtalk, United are among a number of clubs keeping a close eye on Brentford right-back Michael Kayode. The report states: “TEAMtalk can confirm that Manchester United and Newcastle United have joined the growing list of clubs tracking Brentford’s outstanding right back Michael Kayode, as interest in the 21 year old continues to surge across Europe.” “United are weighing up their long term plans in the position, with Diogo Dalot linked with a possible move away this summer. Newcastle, meanwhile, face their own dilemma with Livramento, whose situation remains far from settled.” Manchester City have previously been linked with a move for the Italian right-back, but the report now adds that both United and Newcastle have stepped up their efforts to secure his signature. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are also eyeing Kayode. The 21 year old is under contract with Brentford until 2030, and the Bees are relaxed about the rising interest in his signature. The West London club are under no obligation to let him go and are likely to demand more than £50 million for his signature. Meanwhile, the player is settled at the Gtech Community Stadium and is not pushing for an exit. Who is Michael Kayode? Kayode spent part of his formative years at Juventus, Gozzano and Fiorentina before impressing with the senior side at Florence and arriving at Brentford in January 2025. This season, the young full-back has made 29 appearances in all competitions for the Bees, 25 of which have been starts. Michael Kayode Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesStartsGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played Premier League2525–6-2,184′ EFL Cup41–1-137′ FA Cup10—-1′ Total3026–7-2,322′ Source: Transfermarkt. Like Dalot, the Italian is also adept at operating on the opposite flank and can also slot into a back three if required. Kayode’s versatility and his fabled long throws could also make him a superb replacement for the Portuguese full-back. Final Thoughts Kayode has made 37 appearances in the Premier League to date and fits United’s recent Premier League-centric transfer policy. The Red Devils are expected to prioritise midfield reinforcements this summer, but should they have funds to spare, a move for the Italian could materialise. Featured image Mike Hewitt 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 Deepungsu Pandit Deepungsu has been a Manchester United fan since 2000. In his playing days, he was an attacking midfielder with a proclivity for the back heel. Right now, however, he prefers to operate as a regista. Deepungsu has been writing about the Red Devils, Football, and other things since 2009. He has worked for over seven years with Sportskeeda, writing football reviews, opinions and news articles. Deepungsu also maintains a blog, The Thinking Me, where he writes about life and things that interest him. His favourite Manchester United player is Paul Scholes.