Manchester United’s pursuit of a new winger has taken a sharp twist with a transfer expert offering three major updates on the club’s primary targets. Flying Wingers The Red Devils are prioritising an overhaul of the midfield unit this summer, with Casemiro set to depart and the form of Manuel Ugarte ensuring the 24-year-old may join the Brazilian through the exit door. However, a left-winger is also high on the agenda as the departure of Ruben Amorim – along with his ‘wingerless’ 3-4-2-1 system – has reignited the need for flying wide men at Old Trafford. United’s first-choice option to upgrade the midfield is Nottingham Forest powerhouse Elliot Anderson, who is arguably the best midfielder not playing for a top six team in England. Brighton dynamo Carlos Baleba and Crystal Palace maestro Adam Wharton are also leading contenders. All three players are expected to cost up to £100 million, however, with United believed to want to sign two, though cheaper alternatives on the continent are also under consideration. This leaves little room in the budget for one of Europe’s premier wing wizards, such as RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande – with the German club understood to be demanding as much €100m for the Ivory Coast international. Similarly, Newcastle and England star Anthony Gordon is another winger highly-regarded at Old Trafford, with the 24-year-old’s versatility and physicality of particular interest. He is also Premier League proven – an increasingly important trait for INEOS after the success of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo this season. But the Magpies would demand an exorbitant price for their prized asset, particularly if it was United who came calling, given the bad blood between the two northern rivals. A cheaper option for the left-wing could come in the form of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ breakout star, Mateus Mane. The 18-year-old trickster has been a rare bright spot in an otherwise bleak campaign at Molineux, boasting the best dribbling metrics in the division since his debut. The fact that Wolves are seemingly destined for relegation makes the prospect of cut-price deal far more likely – an opportunity United said to already exploring after opening talks to sign the Portuguese starlet. Manchester United’s pursuit of a new winger has taken a dramatic turn, with a transfer expert offering three major updates on the club’s primary targets. Flying Wingers The Red Devils are prioritising an overhaul of the midfield unit this summer, with Casemiro set to depart and the form of Manuel Ugarte ensuring that the 24-year-old may join the Brazilian through the exit door. However, a left-winger is also high on the agenda, as the departure of Ruben Amorim – along with his ‘wingerless’ 3-4-2-1 system – has reignited the need for flying wide men at Old Trafford. United’s first-choice option to upgrade the midfield is Nottingham Forest powerhouse Elliot Anderson, who is arguably the best midfielder not playing for a top six team in England. Brighton dynamo Carlos Baleba and Crystal Palace maestro Adam Wharton are also leading contenders. All three players are expected to cost up to £100 million; however, United are believed to want to sign two, though cheaper alternatives on the continent are also under consideration. This leaves little room in the budget for one of Europe’s premier wing wizards, such as RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande – with the German club understood to be demanding as much as €100m for the Ivory Coast international, who is enjoying a stellar debut season in the Bundesliga. Yan Diomande Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesStartsGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played Bundesliga2116852-1,452′ DFB-Pokal3311–241′ Total2419962-1,693′ Similarly, Newcastle United and England star Anthony Gordon is another winger highly regarded at Old Trafford, with the 24-year-old’s versatility and physicality of particular interest. He is also Premier League proven – an increasingly important trait for INEOS after the success of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo this season. But the Magpies would demand an exorbitant price for their prized asset, particularly if it was United who came calling, given the bad blood between the two northern rivals. A cheaper option for the left wing could come in the form of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ breakout star, Mateus Mane. The 18-year-old trickster has been a rare bright spot in an otherwise bleak campaign at Molineux, boasting the best dribbling metrics in the division since his debut. The fact that Wolves are seemingly destined for relegation makes the prospect of a cut-price deal far more likely – an opportunity United are said to already be exploring after opening talks to sign the Portuguese starlet. Hostile Raids Speaking to the United Stand, Ben Jacobs firmly rejects this report, however. The talkSPORT reporter instead asserts that Mane is “not a priority target” for the Red Devils and reveals internal discussions are ongoing over a swoop on St James’ Park for Gordon. United’s hierarchy are understood to see Newcastle United’s dismal chances of securing Champions League football next year as a catalyst to launch a hostile raid in the hope of striking a reduced fee for the England international. Jacobs states the Tyneside club may be forced into a “major sale” to balance their books, with United also closely monitoring Sandro Tonali as an option in midfield. Jacobs also corroborates a report relayed by The Peoples Person of Diomande’s prospective asking price being slashed come the summer. He reveals figures at Old Trafford believe a price “closer to €60-70m” will be sufficient to prise the 19-year-old from Leipzig’s grasp. Final Thoughts If United were able to agree a drastic reduction in price for either Gordon or Diomande, the possibility of adding a top-class winger alongside two of their primary targets in midfield suddenly looks a very real possibility this summer. A front three, for example, of Diomande, Benjamin Sesko and Mbeumo, backed up by an engine room of Anderson, Baleba and Fernandes, with players like Amad, Cunha and Kobbie Mainoo waiting in the wings, would truly be a return to the top of English football for the Red Devils. Featured image Ben Roberts Photo 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 Featured image Ben Roberts Photo 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 Darragh Fox Darragh is an editor for The Peoples Person who spent three years learning about the Cold War at the University of Sheffield slowly realising football was by far the most interesting thing to write about. Amad’s first touch should be officially recognised as the eighth wonder of the world.
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