Manchester United have been linked with a host of midfielders in the summer transfer window, and they are now holding talks to sign someone who would be a much better option than Mateus Fernandes.
It’s no surprise that we’re seeing a host of different midfielders linked with a move to Old Trafford ahead of the summer, as there’s every chance they sign more than one when the market opens.
The Red Devils are in need of reinforcements in the middle of the park, with Casemiro opting to leave the club.
Thankfully for Michael Carrick, Kobbie Mainoo enjoyed a huge resurgence since coming back into the team in the second half of the season.
Despite that, United still need multiple new additions in midfield heading into the 2026-2027 season.
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Man Utd Hold Talks to Sign Midfielder
According to reports, Manchester United have held talks to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. It’s claimed that Newcastle could demand in the region of £70m to allow him to depart, and the Italian midfielder wants to leave the club in the summer transfer window.
United are likely to face competition to secure the signature of Tonali, who has been labelled one of the best central midfielders in Europe.
The Newcastle man is one of many names who have been linked with a move to Old Trafford, but he is arguably the best option for them in the summer.
Tempting him with a move away from St James’s Park shouldn’t be too difficult with Newcastle failing to qualify for the Champions League.
Tonali Better Than Fernandes
Tonali would be the much better option for Manchester United heading into the new season.
United have also been linked with a move to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, but the Portuguese star doesn’t have as much experience in the Premier League as Tonali.
Tonali is undoubtedly one of the best midfielders in the league, and if United are able to secure his signature, they should certainly look to do so.
Although Fernandes has enjoyed an impressive season with West Ham, he’s still more of a risk when it comes to making an immediate impact.
Tonali is ready-made to slot straight into the United midfield, and they should be doing everything they can to prioritise signing him.
