United now eyeing move to sign £40m winger who took CL by storm, he’s desperate to seal PL move – report

Manchester United have added a surprise name to their list of left-winger targets. United have been strongly linked with RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande and Everton talisman Iliman Ndiaye, as the club’s recruitment team ramp up their search for an attacker capable of stretching defences. However, United would have to dig deep into their pockets to prise either from their respective clubs. Amid this, a cheaper, but equally exciting, alternative has emerged on the club’s radar. Manchester United set their sights on Jens Petter Hauge According to SportsBoom, Manchester United are monitoring Norwegian livewire Jens Petter Hauge. The Bodø/Glimt star has been one of the most threatening wingers of this season’s Champions League, scoring six times and assisting twice in 12 appearances.  The six-foot-one-inch-tall Norwegian was a nightmare to defend due to his “fearless flair and ruthless finishing.” These performances have reportedly piqued the interest of Europe’s elites.  It is suggested United, Manchester City and Arsenal are all considering signing Hauge in the summer. Jens Petter Hauge determined to leave Bodø/Glimt The 26-year-old is in his second stint at Bodø/Glimt, having first left the Norwegian club for AC Milan in 2020. However, he struggled to find his feet in Italy and then in Germany with Eintracht Frankfurt. It is claimed Hauge is “desperate to make the next step” once again, and the Premier League is his dream, as the chance to test himself weekly against the world’s best has him “itching for a move”. CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards Champions League12620– NM-Cup3110– Champions League Qu.2-4 Total17772– Hauge has more than two and a half years left to run on his contract at Bodø/Glimt, who are believed to be willing to cash in if the price is right, with a fee in the region of £30-40million now being touted. United’s priority is to revamp their midfield during the summer transfer window. As such, taking a chance on a reasonably priced winger like Hauge, who has shown his quality in the Champions League, could prove to be a shrewd move from INEOS. Featured image Martin Ole Wold 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!