Aleksandar Pavlovic is the latest midfielder to emerge on Manchester United’s radar ahead of a busy 2026.
Manchester United overlooked the midfield department during the summer as they welcomed five new players to Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim focused on attacking players, such as Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo, but Ineos will look to address other areas of the team in the new year.
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January presents another opportunity for United to strengthen the squad, although the bigger deals will have to wait until the summer, which will already be busy with the World Cup taking place.
Bayern Munich sensation Aleksandar Pavlovic has emerged as a target after proving his worth in the Bundesliga and the German national team. Here is everything you need to know about the promising midfielder being linked to United.
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United sent scouts to watch Aleksandar Pavlovic and two other German players on Monday night. He started in midfield as Germany beat Northern Ireland 2-1 in Belfast. Pavlovic has shown no signs that he would be willing to leave Bayern Munich.
Adam Wharton remains a top target, while the scouting mission for Pavlovic shows that United are weighing up their options.
Who is United target Aleksandar Pavlovic?
United midfield target Pavlovic has played 63 matches for Bayern Munich’s senior team after coming through the club’s respected academy. He has registered four goals and three assists since making his debut in the 2023/24 season.
Shortly after his debut, Pavlovic signed his professional contract and has gone from strength to strength to become a regular fixture under Vincent Kompany.
160 Touches & 133 Passes in one Game, what a massive Performance from Aleksandar Pavlovic yesterday, also wearing the Nr.5 in national Team for the First Time.👏🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/SWDd4qOOtl
— 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙞𝙁𝘾𝘽 ¹⁷ (@Official_Benji_) October 10, 2025
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How old is Aleksandar Pavlovic?
Pavlovic is 21 years old and was born on May 3, 2004.
How tall is Aleksandar Pavlovic? What is his height?
Pavlovic stands at 1.88m tall, which is roughly 6ft 2in. That means he is taller than Casemiro.
What position does Aleksandar Pavlovic play?
Pavlovic is a defensive midfielder who has drawn comparisons to Sergio Busquets, Joshua Kimmich and Javi Martinez.
What have Bayern Munich icons said about Aleksandar Pavlovic?
Former players and some of Pavlovic’s senior teammates at Bayern Munich have spoken highly of the youngster.
Thomas Muller has tipped Pavlovic to become an important player for the next generation at Bayern. He told Bayern’s official website: “Of course, on paper there are parallels between us in terms of how we came to Bayern. Aleks’ path is mapped out, he has everything it takes. But it always depends on what he makes of his opportunities… Aleks can become an important factor in the next generation, definitely.”
Furthermore, Manuel Neuer was impressed with Pavlovic’s composure in the national team.
“When you play your first games in the national team, it’s often the case that you don’t dare to do everything,” Neuer said.
“But with him it was as if he played his 50th match. This coolness, ruthlessness and courage are what Julian Nagelsmann demands from the players – he wants everyone to have courage and bring their qualities onto the pitch. And that’s exactly what Aleks does.”
Aleksandar Pavlovic career stats
Pavlovic continues Bayern Munich’s incredible run of producing top players for the German national team.
Bayern Munich: 63 games, four goals, three assists
Germany: Seven games, one goal, no assists.