The highly-rated attacking “weapon” that Manchester United is “very interested” in acquiring this summer, according to a report by Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg.

News on Man Utd’s transfer and ownership

The Red Devils appear to be recovering at the moment, as evidenced by the final confirmation of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment and the team’s improving on-field performance. For United supporters, this approval of his 25% ownership is great news as they attempt to move past the very disappointing post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.

Dan Ashworth, the star player for Newcastle United, is reportedly a top target for the position of sporting director, and other players are also being connected to moves.

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Giorgio Scalvini, an Atalanta centre back, is rumoured to have been in communication with United regarding a summer transfer to Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag attempts to bolster an ageing backfield that includes Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane. But he’s not the only centre back under consideration; a deal for Matthijs de Ligt, the star player for Bayern Munich, doesn’t seem impossible.

A successor for Anthony Martial is needed this summer, and Lille star Jonathan David is allegedly a possibility for the Red Devils in terms of attacking players who may step in. David has scored 26 goals in his 45 caps for Canada.

Man Utd contacts Mathys Tel, a Bayern starlet

Plettenberg reported on X that Manchester United had begun negotiations with young winger Mathys Tel of Bayern Munich about a transfer to Old Trafford, but it might not be simple for them to land him.

Tel-transfer-Bayern-Spurs-Kane-Premier-League “Excl. News Tel: Manchester United has gotten in touch and is eager to sign him in the summer! In recent weeks, two more English clubs have reportedly made inquiries about him.

“I’ve been informed that despite the difficulties he is currently facing, he is determined to make history for Bayern Munich and is unwilling to give up. However, he will think about his choices and a loan is not one of them if he doesn’t feel that Bayern believes in him for the future.”

Tel is a guy with a lot of potential who can also play up front through the middle, so it’s encouraging to see United wanting to sign him, with a clear focus on acquiring huge young talent.

Key career statistics for Mathys Tel

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Objectives

Munich Bayern

55

12

France Under-21 Team

4

2.

France Under-19 Team

10

5.

France U-18

11

8

France Under-17 Team

9.

5.

The 18-year-old has only started once in the Bundesliga this season, but he has already scored twice and provided an assist in seven games. Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel has praised the young player’s impact off the bench, saying: “Mathys has a high impact off the bench.” Right now, we can use him as a weapon because we are aware of his potential. This season, he will start games as well. Right now, he’s demonstrating his ability to both score goals and assist. With him, we’re going step by step. His course is correct. Both he and we are delighted that he is here.”

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Given his ties to Bayern, United may have difficulty convincing Tel to quit the team, but if they can get him to Manchester, it would be a unique transaction that would strengthen their diverse offensive options as the years go by.