Manchester United’s midfield puzzle could soon have a new piece. Felix Nmecha, the Borussia Dortmund man with Premier League familiarity, has emerged as a target.
United’s current engine room is unsettled. Casemiro’s form has waned, Manuel Ugarte underwhelmed in his debut season, and Kobbie Mainoo has struggled for minutes under Ruben Amorim.
Christian Eriksen’s departure leaves another gap, and the club has been unable to move Casemiro’s wages off the books.
Amorim’s answer is clear—reinforcements.
German journalist Christian Falk reports on Caught Offside that United have interest in Nmecha, who once came through Manchester City’s academy and knows English football.
Dortmund, however, are reportedly resisting all approaches, valuing his versatility in both defensive and box-to-box roles. He is contracted until 2028, valued at £24 million, and has quietly built a growing market in England.
The resistance may be strong, but Dortmund’s reputation as a selling club lingers. A lucrative offer could shift their stance, though injuries have plagued Nmecha in recent years—something United, already carrying fragile bodies, must weigh carefully.
For now, Nmecha is an idea, not a certainty. United’s summer priorities still lean forward, where last season’s scoring drought left scars.
Matheus Cunha is already in, Bryan Mbeumo looks close, and a striker hunt continues.
But football rarely follows a single track. A well-timed move for Nmecha could reshape a midfield in need of renewal, and United’s decision may come down to whether they gamble on talent shadowed by injury.
The clock ticks, and the market waits for its next twist.