Felix Nmecha prioritising a move to Manchester United over Newcastle United | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha is favouring a move to Manchester United over Newcastle United this summer.

The 25-year-old is currently one of Europe’s most coveted midfielders, and Newcastle have entered the race to secure his services.

Newcastle view the dynamic German international as the ideal successor to Bruno Guimaraes, who is heavily linked with a big-money move to Arsenal.

They are reportedly ready to step up their pursuit of Nmecha if Guimaraes departs St James’ Park.

However, despite Newcastle’s concrete interest, they face a significant obstacle – the player’s personal preference.

According to Bild, Newcastle do not hold the strongest hand in negotiations because Nmecha is prioritising a move to one of England’s traditional giants.

Man United and Manchester City exert far greater pull on the midfielder.

The allure of Old Trafford and the chance to become a central figure in Man United’s midfield rebuild holds much greater appeal than a move to Tyneside.

The competition for Nmecha is not limited to Manchester and Newcastle – continental heavyweights Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also closely monitoring his situation.

Despite the widespread interest, Dortmund are relaxed about his future.

The Bundesliga club holds all the leverage in this situation. Nmecha signed a long-term contract extension in March, keeping him at Dortmund until 2030.

Dortmund have set an astronomical price tag on their prized asset. Interested clubs will need to bid around €120 million to bring them to the negotiating table.