Manchester United have put a former Manchester City academy player on their transfer shortlist this summer, according to reports.

On Wednesday, the Red Devils confirmed their retained list ahead of the 2026-27 season. The departures of Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho were confirmed following the end of their contracts.

Casemiro is also leaving the club but that had already been announced before the end of the campaign.

United are keen to add at least two midfielders to their squad for next term after they finished third in the Premier League and qualified for the Champions League.

Michael Carrick has been appointed as permanent manager on a two-year deal as he prepares for his first full season in charge at Old Trafford.

Man Utd target Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

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According to Sky Sports, Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a player on United’s transfer wishlist.

The 25-year-old Nigeria international has been with the Italian club since 2024, joining on loan for one year before his move was made permanent 12 months ago.

He is familiar with English football after coming through the academy at Man City. He never made a senior appearance for the Etihad Stadium outfit but spent three years at Sheffield Wednesday after leaving City.

He has two years to run on his contract with Lazio but he is open to a Premier League switch, having spent his formative years in England. United have several options on their shortlist ahead of the new season, with Elliot Anderson remaining a key target.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru could prove to be bargain

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Nottingham Forest are standing firm on their valuation of the England international, however. It has been reported that an offer worth up to £120m has been submitted by City.

Forest want £120m guaranteed with City’s offer standing at £106m plus add-ons.

Meanwhile, Dele-Bashiru is only valued at around £15.5m by Lazio. If United are seeking two additions to their midfielder, the former Owls midfielder could prove to be a shrewd option.

Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri was full of praise for the player earlier in the season when he scored in the Coppa Italia semi-final. After the game, the ex-Chelsea manager highlighted the player’s lightning-quick pace, as he revealed the midfielder can ‘reach speeds of 36 km/h‘.

The moves of Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo to Arsenal and Chelsea three years ago have inflated the midfield market and the Red Devils could find joy in signing a player such as Dele-Bashiru.

There is no doubting Anderson’s obvious quality, but signing players for huge fees can prove risky while they are also deals which can take up a lot of time.

Manchester United’s interest in a potential wonderkid winger has been knocked back, as FootMercato reports that talks have opened with a rival club for their signature.

The Red Devils are keen to bolster their whole squad after confirming a return to the Champions League next season, with an increased playing schedule and step up in quality set to test the managerial acumen of Michael Carrick to the extremes.

The midfield has been the main area of focus so far, with the central ranks in more immediate need of improvement following Casemiro’s exit as a free agent.

Beyond several potential moves there, Man United are also looking at options to bring some quality to the forward ranks who can compete with the likes of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko.

A particular emphasis is set to be placed on promising talents for the future, but one target could now move elsewhere.

Afonso Moreira Transfer Talks

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Manchester United have shown interest in a move for Lyon winger Afonso Moreira, after the 21-year-old star impressed in Ligue 1 over the previous campaign.

Reports claimed that the Red Devils had made contact for Moreira to land a potential bargain deal for the Portuguese forward, who looks set for an exit over the summer.

However, according to FootMercato, Bayer Leverkusen have opened talks with Lyon to try and get a deal over the line for the star in the coming days.

It comes as the French club need to sell by June 30th to comply with finance rules in the division, with Atletico Madrid among the other teams to express interest.

Leverkusen’s push to sign Moreira comes as a blow to Man United, who may struggle to guarantee game time for the youngster as he looks to progress.

Missing out on the youngster, who has been described as “talented”, would be a potential missed opportunity to land a future star.

Man United Forward Depth

Manchester United need to add forward depth, but the wide areas may not be as much of a priority as the centre-forward role this summer.

On the wings, Cunha and Mbeumo are regular options, backed up with quality in Amad Diallo and Patrick Dorgu, who have chipped in plenty over the past season.

Up front may be more of a consideration because of a potential exit for Joshua Zirkzee. That would leave just Benjamin Sesko as a regular centre-forward.

A versatile option such as Iliman Ndiaye could be on the cards, as he is capable of playing as a central striker, as well as on the wings if required.

It remains to be seen who could be next up, but it looks unlikely to be Moreira.

Tottenham have already made strides to improve their defensive options this summer, but Portal do Gremista reports that the Lilywhites are back in for another player in the defence.

Roberto De Zerbi has wasted no time in attempting to rebuild the Spurs squad in his image, with Marcos Senesi the latest confirmed transfer addition to the defensive line.

The Argentinian centre-back joins Andy Robertson in becoming the second deal sealed by Tottenham, but work is already underway to add even more strength in depth.

Several bids have been made in an attempt to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, with the direction of travel suggesting that the Dutch centre-back will be the next permanent addition.

Even with those signings in the backline, Tottenham appear to be lining up another defender, but one for the future.

Tottenham Want Defender Viery

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Another defender on Tottenham’s radar this summer is Gremio star Viery, a young defender who is capable of playing as both a centre-back, and a left-back.

Portal do Gremista claims that Spurs have joined the race for the 21-year-old, alongside several top clubs in the Premier League and others in Europe.

Newcastle, Brighton, Nottingham Forest, and Sunderland are claimed to be in the race from England, while Roma, Juventus and Fiorentina have also been monitoring a move from the continent.

Scouts from those clubs have been watching the defender intently, with Gremio understanding that there is likely to be a battle over the star’s signature.

Newcastle and Fiorentina are claimed to have bids in the region of €12 million (£10.3 million) rejected, with a potential bidding war on the cards for those involved.

Viery could be the second Brazilian star to join Tottenham this summer, if he joins, as the club closes in on a move to sign Savinho from Manchester City.

Centre-Back Dilemma

A move for Viery could prove to be an impressive one, if the young defender goes on to impress in the Premier League for Tottenham.

That said, it brings up the obvious question surrounding where he would be in the team’s pecking order, and what role he would exactly fill for the future.

If the 21-year-old is viewed as an option for the long-term, then he will have a lot of quality players ahead of him, if as expected, the centre-back ranks include the likes of Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, Luka Vuskovic, Senesi, and Van Hecke.

If he takes up the role of promising youngster on the fringes, then it brings up doubts over Vuskovic’s future, amid links with a potential exit.

The Croatia international is keen on game time moving forward, and adding another centre-back into the conversation may only restrict either player’s chances further.