Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Manchester United are interested in RB Salzburg attacker Dorgeles Nene.
United are aiming to bolster the squad in an effort to ensure Ruben Amorim has the tools necessary to make the club competitive once again.
It’s well-known that the Red Devils are on the hunt for attacking reinforcements, with the striker position especially needing strengthening. United have also been linked to a number of wide attacking players who fit into Amorim’s 3-4-3 formation.
According to Romano, United now have their sights trained on Nene.
The Italian journalist wrote on X, “Manchester United add Nene Dorgeles from RB Salzburg to their list of options for January/summer.”
“Malian winger being monitored by the club and initial talks to be informed on the price/package took place.”
“Man United keep working on that before making decision.”
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United add Nene Dorgeles from RB Salzburg to their list of options for January/summer. 🇲🇱
Malian winger being monitored by the club and initial talks to be informed on the price/package took place.
Man United keep working on that before making decision. pic.twitter.com/nfGxUAxupT
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 13, 2025
The lightning-quick Nene joined Salzburg in 2021, as part of a developmental partnership with FC Liefering. In the 2021/2022 campaign, he went out on loan and spent six months at SV Reid.
He was loaned out again in the 2023/24 campaign to Belgian outfit KVC Westerlo, where he really came into his own at senior level. At Waterlo, Nene plundered an impressive 13 goals and four assists in 36 appearances.
The 22-year-old is now an established squad member at Salzburg and in September last year, he put pen to paper on a new contract running until the summer of 2028.
Salzburg are therefore are in a very strong negotiating position if United come knocking on their door for Nene.
Nene – who can play on both wings – has so far this term, played 14 matches in the Austrian Bundesliga. He has notched four goals and five assists in that period.
Meanwhile, Amorim and his players return to action on Thursday when they take on Southampton at Old Trafford. Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT.
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