United open talks to sign “fearless” 18-yo winger, he has taken the Premier League by storm – report

Ruben Amorim may have been relieved of his duties as Manchester United boss, yet his departure has done little to derail the Red Devils’ transfer plans. According to The Athletic, United’s recruitment strategy remains firmly in place. INEOS are said to have a clear vision of the type of players they want at the club, and if the right profile becomes available, they are expected to act decisively. Indeed, Graeme Bailey reports that the 20‑time English champions may already have identified one exciting talent they are prepared to battle Premier League rivals to secure. Mateus Mane linked That player is Wolverhampton Wanderers’ fast‑rising attacker Mateus Mane. The 18‑year‑old caught the eye at Old Trafford in December, delivering a fearless performance as Wolves held United to a draw. Since then, the Rochdale academy graduate has continued to impress, dazzling against West Ham and Everton. He struck in Wolves’ first victory of the season, a 3‑0 triumph over the Hammers, before stepping up again on Wednesday to help his side earn a point against the Toffees. Mateus Mane versus Everton (courtesy Flashscore) Minutes played90 Goals1 Accurate passes17/22 Accurate passes in the final third4/7 Shots inside the box2 Shots on target1 Total shots4 Expected goals (xG)0.35 xG on target0.76 Mane watched closely About the Everton vs Wolves game, Bailey, via Teamtalk, reveals: “Scouts from United, Liverpool and Manchester City were all in attendance at the Hill Dickinson Stadium to see him score against Everton, with the Toffees themselves also monitoring him closely. “Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have likewise watched Mane, and we can confirm that each has made enquiries with his camp to register their interest.” When can Mane leave Molineux While this is shaping into a potential winter bidding war, Bailey cautions: “Wolves are not willing to let the teenager go mid-season, so his suitors will have to wait until the summer to try make a move.” Eyes on the summer With Wolves fighting relegation, United and others may sense the perfect opportunity to strike should the Old Gold drop into the Championship. Mane, however, is likely to favour remaining in the Premier League to test himself among the best. United will therefore hope to win the race for his signature, landing one of the division’s most impressive teenagers, a player whose first touch has already left many Premier League fans blown away. Photo by Matt McNulty/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 Daniel Onguko Dan is a writer with The Peoples Person, an avid Manchester United fan whose passion for the Red Devils evolved into writing about them. He was introduced to United back in 2008, and his love for the club has continued to grow ever since. Like every other United fan, he believes the club will soon return to its rightful place and strives to reflect that belief in his writing. While he has also written about other Premier League sides, including Arsenal for Just Arsenal and The Arsenal Analysis Blogspot, Dan lives and breathes Manchester United.