Manchester United look set to launch a £35million offer for German star Waldemar Anton after the move was endorsed by head coach Michael Carrick, as per a report, and he is not the only Borussia Dortmund ace they are interested in.
Brazilian midfielder Ederson appears destined to become the first new arrival at Old Trafford this summer, as a £38m deal has been struck with Atalanta. He will be followed to Man Utd by at least one more midfielder, plus a left winger, centre-forward, left-back and centre-half.
United need a new option in central defence as Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt both had injury-hit campaigns in 2025-26, and INEOS are worried about their long-term fitness.
Harry Maguire has penned a new one-year contract, but Carrick could do with an alternative to eventually move on from the Englishman.
According to Dortmund-based newspaper Ruhr Nachrichten, Man Utd have expressed interest in signing Anton to strengthen their backline.
Anton has proven himself to be a reliable, experienced leader for Dortmund, and his solid performances have caught the attention of Man Utd scouts.
The 14-time Germany international is versatile too, as he mainly operates as a right-sided centre-half but can also play at right-back if needed.
Carrick, who has earned the United job permanently, has endorsed the club moving for Anton, as he can ‘easily envisage’ the 29-year-old starring at Old Trafford.
The player’s contract runs until June 2028, which means United should be able to get him for a decent price. Dortmund want to tie Anton down to fresh terms, but he will likely be tempted by the allure and riches of joining United.
The Mirror revealed on June 2 that United are ‘weighing up a £35m bid’ for Anton, and that could soon be made now Carrick has greenlit the move.
Dortmund could be a big hunting ground for the Red Devils this summer, as we revealed on Saturday that United and Liverpool have spoken with intermediaries over a potential move for midfielder Felix Nmecha.
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£52m Felix Nmecha another Man Utd target
The 25-year-old came through Manchester City’s academy and is open to returning to England this summer, with a Premier League transfer having been labelled a ‘very realistic’ solution.
United and Liverpool have been told a bid worth around £52m will be enough to strike an agreement for Nmecha.
United will certainly consider a move for the German, but their midfield priority after Ederson currently appears to be Mateus Fernandes.
Liverpool could provide Man Utd with competition for the £85m-rated West Ham United maestro.
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