United plotting bold move to sign ex-Liverpool defender, 25-yo was absolutely rock solid last season – BBC

Manchester United have had quite a busy last 24 hours or so, having agreed two deals. On Wednesday, the Red Devils struck an agreement with Chelsea for Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, who successfully completed his medical today. Meanwhile, earlier today, United also agreed a deal with former Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow to join the club on a free transfer. Manchester United keen on Neco Williams Manchester United are also open to strengthening their left flank, with INEOS monitoring several wingers and full-backs. United have been strongly linked with Lewis Hall, who is highly admired by the club’s director of football, Jason Wilcox. However, Newcastle United are unlikely to sell Hall to their bitter rivals this summer. According to the BBC, United have registered interest in Nottingham Forest left-back Neco Williams. The Wales international moved to the City Ground from Liverpool in 2022 for a fee of £12 million. He has gone on to make 160 appearances for Forest, sparking interest from several Premier League clubs in the process. Williams is known for his versatility and tactical awareness, having shown the ability to effectively play in a back four or a back five, and on either flank. The 6ft tall resilient defender is also brilliant going forward, having been directly involved in six goals in 53 appearances for Forest across all competitions last term. Nottingham Forest reluctant to sell The BBC adds that Williams is in talks over a new deal with the Reds, who remain confident that their reliable star will agree to extend his stay. His current deal expires in 2029. However, it is underlined that interest in Williams from United and Newcastle United “does create a potential obstacle.” Earlier this summer, United showed interest in Elliot Anderson, but Forest eventually sold the England midfielder to Manchester City, who agreed to break the British transfer record to land him. United have also been linked with attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. Forest are expected to demand a similar fee for Anderson’s former teammate.  Featured image Gareth Copley 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!