Man Utd youngster Sam Mather was close to joining Turkish club Kayserispor last week but the move collapsed.
Sam Mather wants to play senior football.(Image: 2025 Manchester United FC)
Manchester United winger Sam Mather is considering an offer from a UAE Pro League club.
Mather is weighing up the offer from the UAE after missing out on a permanent move to Kayserispor.
Talks were at an advanced stage with Kayserispor on Turkey's transfer deadline day, but United felt they didn't have enough time to complete the transfer and the deal collapsed.
Mather targeted a move to Europe throughout the summer window and received enquiries from clubs in Germany, Sweden and Turkey, but now has limited options with most transfer windows having closed.
The 21-year-old has outgrown academy football and wants to compete in a senior environment. Playing in the AFC Champions League would be a sweetener for Mather to make the switch to the UAE.
The AFC Champions League is Asia's equivalent of the Champions League. If Mather accepted the offer, he would play in the competition, meaning he could play against the likes of Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad Club.
Former Premier League stars Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo represent Al-Hilal, while Karim Benzema and former Liverpool midfielder Fabinho play for Al-Ittihad.
Kayserispor pushed hard to sign Mather on a permanent deal. The fee and buyback clause were agreed, and it's understood personal terms were also verbally agreed with the forward.
United outlined a time for an agreement to be finalised and sign-off by the board was required, but the club eventually decided they did not have enough time to facilitate the transfer.
Mather has predominantly played on the left wing during his time in the academy, but his preferred position is the No.10 role.
Mather's contract at Old Trafford expires in the summer of 2027.
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