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Man Utd are among the teams who have “registered an interest” in Nottingham Forest fullback Neco Williams, according to BBC reporter Sami Mokbel.
The journalist is usually very reliable when it comes to transfer stories, and he claims both the Red Devils and Newcastle are competing for the former Liverpool player’s signature.
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Supporters on X are not particularly happy with this latest transfer link, with many questioning whether Williams would add anything to the current squad:
Should be going in for Lewis Hall!!
— Brandon (@B__United23) July 10, 2026
It gets worse by the second this has to be a joke
— Mike Joicey (@joicey89) July 10, 2026
We don't need him he's another dalot, if he was so good why did the scousers get rid??
— Peter (@Peter32604344) July 10, 2026
Naaah 😭😭🤦🤦why all these mid players 🤦😭
— ♏🅾️ F🅰️®️🅰️♓ (@KuleK39462) July 10, 2026
I don't understand my club again 😭😭😭
— utd__Brown (@mufc__brown) July 10, 2026
Man Utd are in the market for a full-back
Williams is right-footed, but he has played the majority of his senior games at left-back, which is a position that United are looking to strengthen.
The departure of Tyrell Malacia on a free transfer means that Luke Shaw does not have any competition for his place, which is a concern.
Although the 30-year-old had a markedly improved fitness record last season, he didn’t have to cope with European games, which will be on the calendar next campaign.
Williams is clearly one of the options under consideration to reinforce the left-back spot, along with Newcastle’s Lewis Hall.
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Williams is in talks over a new contract
It is probably not a coincidence that the Wales international is currently negotiating a contract extension with Nottingham Forest.
There is a good chance that Williams’ agent is encouraging interest from other teams in order to strengthen his negotiating position.
Of course, if talks do break down, it would make a potential sale more likely, so fans should keep a close eye on developments.
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