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
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru taps the badge after scoring goal for Laziovia Reuters
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
Elliot Anderson in England trainingJim Rassol/IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters
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.
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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.
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