Journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed an update on Manchester United\u2019s move for Germany and Borussia Dortmund star Felix Nmecha.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils<\/a> are in the market for signings in various positions ahead of their Champions League return, though it has been widely reported that they are prioritising a midfield overhaul in this summer\u2019s window.<\/p>\n This is partly because they need to fill the void left by Casemiro, with reports indicating that they could sign as many as three midfielders this summer.<\/p>\n Naturally, Man Utd have been linked with a wide array of options in this department, with Nmecha <\/a>reportedly among their options.<\/p>\n The 25-year-old is coming off a breakout season for Dortmund in the Bundesliga, and he is now impressing for Germany at the World Cup.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, German reporter Patrick Berger revealed that Man Utd are now making a move for Nmecha, with club chiefs \u2018stepping up their pursuit\u2019.<\/p>\n Berger said on X: \u2018Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Felix Nmecha (25\/\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea). Christopher Vivell, #MUFC Director of Recruitment, remains in close contact with the player\u2019s camp.<\/p>\n READ:\u00a0Newcastle star wants Man Utd transfer for two reasons after Romano reveals \u2018active talks\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018Manchester City, Liverpool and Real Madrid are all keeping a close eye on the situation. A move to the Premier League is viewed as a realistic option in the future. But for now Nmecha is happy at Dortmund and fully focused on the World Cup with Germany.<\/p>\n \u2018With the start of the new season, Nmecha is set to move into the salary bracket previously occupied by Niklas S\u00fcle.\u2019<\/p>\n Ben Jacobs pours cold water on Felix Nmecha deal<\/p>\n However, Jacobs has now explained why it is going to be a \u201cdifficult negotiation\u201d for Man Utd and other Premier League clubs to sign Nmecha this summer.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m not sure this is an easy transfer to do because of the high asking price. As a consequence, Premier League clubs that have been linked haven\u2019t made any formal moves yet,\u201d Jacobs told Betway.<\/p>\n