Nmecha transfer: this club is now in pole position | OneFootball

Felix Nmecha did not have many chances to showcase himself at the World Cup. The 25-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder struggled along with his teammates and had to pack his bags after just four appearances. But the DFB team’s poor showing did nothing to lessen his appeal to other clubs.

Premier League clubs in particular have taken a liking to Nmecha. The interest of Manchester United, Newcastle and Chelsea is well known. According to TEAMTalk, one of the three is leading the race.

Manchester United have endured a frustrating transfer window so far. Their plan to strengthen central midfield with two or three new signings has suffered major setbacks. First, United pulled out of the race for Elliot Anderson (23) because Nottingham Forest demanded more than €115 million. In the end, the midfielder joined city rivals Manchester City for a fee between €140 million and €150 million.

The Red Devils then turned their attention to Mateus Fernandes of West Ham United as their new top target. But the club also came away empty-handed in the case of the 21-year-old Portuguese, as Tottenham Hotspur made the better offer both in terms of the transfer fee (€99 million) and wages.

Speculation over the transfer fee

Sandro Tonali (26) was also on Manchester United’s radar. However, the Italian is joining Tottenham Hotspur permanently for €117 million. Some compensation for the Red Devils comes in the signing of Brazil international Éderson. The 26-year-old will strengthen the team after the World Cup. United have already agreed a transfer fee of €45 million with Atalanta Bergamo.

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But the shopping list is not complete yet. According to sports journalist Mark Critchley of The Athletic, the Red Devils are pursuing both Alex Scott (22) of AFC Bournemouth and Nmecha. Jason Wilcox (54), Manchester United’s sporting director, led City’s youth department from October 2017 to June 2023. During that time, he also worked with the BVB pro, who left the Sky Blues for Germany in 2021 after just three senior appearances. Wilcox’s background is a major advantage for MUFC.

“Reports are circulating in Germany that Nmecha’s transfer fee could be more than €100 million,” says Critchley. However, he does not believe that amount would put United off. That said, it should be assumed that the actual fee will not reach nine figures.

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