Transfer Gossip: United Eye Nmecha
Manchester United and Chelsea are both reportedly interested in Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha, according to the latest transfer rumors. RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Juventus' Andrea Cambiaso are also attracting attention from top English teams. Manchester United and Barcelona have opened discussions regarding Marcus Rashford's future, with Dortmund expected to demand a significant fee for their players.
- Borussia Dortmund signed Felix Nmecha from Wolfsburg in July 2023 for a fee of approximately €30 million. His current contract runs until the summer of 2028. - Dortmund's sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, has held talks with Nmecha's new agency about a contract extension that would move him into the club's upper salary tier. However, reports suggest Dortmund would be willing to sell the midfielder if they receive an offer of around £61 million (€70 million). - The 25-year-old recently switched to an English-based agency, a move often interpreted as preparation for a Premier League transfer. His brother, Lukas Nmecha, currently plays for Leeds United. - This season, Nmecha has scored five goals and provided three assists in 34 appearances across all competitions for Dortmund. - Manchester United is actively seeking midfield reinforcements, with Casemiro confirmed to be leaving the club when his contract expires. Other players linked with a move to Old Trafford include Aston Villa's Amadou Onana and Villarreal's Pape Gueye. - Chelsea is also in the market for a new midfielder to lessen the workload on Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. - Nmecha is a product of Manchester City's academy, where he made his Champions League debut in 2020 before moving to Wolfsburg in 2021.
