United now eyeing surprise move for ex-City midfielder showing his class in Italy – Sky Sports

Manchester United are facing numerous obstacles in their attempt to revamp their midfield. The Red Devils have already secured the signature of Atalanta’s Ederson. However, they want to add at least one more midfielder this summer. Their dream target, Elliot Anderson, favours joining Manchester City. Meanwhile, West Ham and Brighton have slapped ridiculous price tags on Mateus Fernandes and Carlos Baleba, respectively. Manchester United eyeing former Man City talent According to Sky Sports, Manchester United could look at Lazio star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. It is claimed the Nigeria international is a midfielder on United’s wish list. The 25-year-old is a dynamic midfielder who excels at ball progression and is aggressive in duels.  Dele-Bashiru has two years left on his contract, having moved to Serie A from Hatayspor in 2024. Furthermore, he has previously played senior football in England with Sheffield Wednesday. More importantly, Dele-Bashiru is a product of Manchester City’s academy. As such, it is not far-fetched to assume the club’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, must have played a part in his name landing on United’s shortlist this summer. Sky Sports add that Dele-Bashiru is happy in Italy, but sources close to the player believe he is open to a move to the Premier League. Manchester United in talks to sign Man City’s academy midfielder It is believed academy midfielder Tyler Fletcher is expected to be more involved with the first team next season. The 19-year-old has been included in Scotland’s World Cup squad. Such an experience could prove to be crucial in Fletcher’s development. Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming United are trying to raid City for one of their academy midfielders. England U16 midfielder David Eze is set to leave this summer. The defensive midfielder, who holds an Irish passport, has reportedly begun conversations with United over a summer move. Featured image Paolo Bruno 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!