Manchester United continue to chase young players under Ineos but could see one target join Erik ten Hag instead.
Manchester United are about to embark on one of the most important transfer windows in recent memory.
United beat Aston Villa 2-0 on Sunday but still finished 15th in the Premier League table.
Ruben Amorim must find new signings to bounce back next season and United are closing in on signing Matheus Cunha.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers star will represent a major boost to United’s attacking options having excelled this past season.
Ineos also love signing young players, though, and we could see a focus placed on finding top prospects.
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Manchester United target Christian Kofane could join Erik ten Hag
United have eyed three Paris Saint-Germain talents with Axel Tape, Mahamadou Sangare and Oumar Camara on the radar.
Albacete talent Christian Kofane is also wanted by United having shown huge potential in Spain.
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The 18-year-old striker – branded ‘the new Samuel Eto’o’ – hit eight goals in 19 games in Spain’s second tier this past season.
United seemingly fancy signing the Cameroonian forward, but look set to miss out on his signature this summer.
Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg now claims that Bayer Leverkusen are now working on a deal to secure Kofane.
It’s stated that Kofane can leave for just €5million (£4.2million) thanks to a release clause in his Albacete contract.
Bayer Leverkusen have just appointed Erik ten Hag as their new manager and could immediately add Kofane to the Dutchman’s first-team set-up.
Missing out on Kofane would be a blow for United, and Ten Hag could be charged with the task of developing the teenage striker.
🚨⚫️🔴 Bayer 04 Leverkusen are working on a deal for Christian #Kofane!
18 y/o talented striker with a €5m release clause in his contract with Albacete.
Leverkusen working on a full verbal agreement. He would be immediately planned for Erik ten Hag’s team. Talks ongoing.… pic.twitter.com/BeRq3BdJVn
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 29, 2025
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Bayer Leverkusen could sign another United target
Ten Hag will be looking to bounce back from his United exit and prove his managerial credentials once again.
Kofane would be a long-term project for Leverkusen, but Ten Hag could also sign a more proven United target.
Leverkusen want Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, who has been on United’s radar as a potential replacement for Andre Onana.
Both Garcia and Kofane have emerged as real talents in Spanish football, which looks to still be a priority market for Leverkusen even after Xabi Alonso’s exit.
Garcia has proven himself as one of Spain’s top stoppers, and United could see him follow Kofane to Germany unless a move is made quickly.