Manchester United’s attack has massively caught the eye in the Premier League so far this season, as seen by their tally of 50 goals in their 28 outings to date.
Part of their success within the final third has no doubt come after their £200m spending spree in the summer transfer window, with three new faces making the move to Old Trafford.
Bryan Mbeumo was just one of the additions made by INEOS, with the hierarchy forking out a reported £71m to prise the Cameroonian international away from Brentford.
Mbeumo
Such a move has already been a phenomenal one, as seen by the 26-year-old’s tally of nine league goals this season - the highest of any player in the squad.
However, despite the hierarchy’s investment during the summer window, they’re also eyeing up numerous players to further improve the front line during the off-season.
Man Utd could have £52m bid accepted for teenage star
Over the last couple of weeks, Wolverhampton Wanderers star Matheus Mane has been just one player touted with a move to join United in the summer window.
The 18-year-old has endured a breakthrough campaign at Molineux this season, subsequently making 18 appearances and registering three combined goals and assists.
mateus-mane-wolves
However, despite Rob Edwards’ side set to suffer relegation to the Championship, a deal could cost a figure in the region of £50m, with various other sides keen on his signature.
Mane isn’t the only young talent currently on the Red Devils’ radar ahead of the summer window, with FC Koln star Said El Mala another option being considered.
According to TEAMtalk, United have a keen interest in landing the 18-year-old, who’s already netted eight goals in his 24 Bundesliga appearances in 2025/26.
The report also states that the likes of Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool are also extremely keen on a deal to land the German U21 international during the off-season.
Said El Mala for Koln
However, it further confirms that a deal could cost around the €60m (£52m) mark, with El Mala currently dreaming of a switch to the Premier League.
Why El Mala would be Man Utd’s next Benjamin Sesko
Spending big to land talents from the Bundesliga hasn’t been alien to United in recent years, as seen with their deal to land Benjamin Sesko during last summer’s spending spree.
Benjamin Sesko for Manchester United
The Slovenian centre-forward arrived in a deal totalling £73m during the summer window, with the 22-year-old seen as the solution to their goalscoring issues.
After a tricky start to life at Old Trafford, he’s started to show why such a figure was forked out for his signature, with his recent form being nothing short of remarkable.
Sesko has netted six goals in his last seven league outings, with no player scoring more in such a period, highlighting his recent impressive form in the final third.
However, a move for El Mala could hand the club the next version of the talisman, with the youngster following in the Slovenian’s footsteps at Old Trafford.
Koln's Said El Mala
At 18, he certainly is one for the future, but the German star has already caught the eye, as seen by his incredible tally of eight league goals this season to date.
However, his underlying stats also make for excellent reading, with the winger able to provide added depth and quality to the Red Devils’ already impressive frontline.
El Mala, who’s been dubbed “phenomenal” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, has completed 2.7 dribbles per 90 this campaign - which ranks him in the top 10% of all attackers in the division.
Such numbers highlight his ability to create carnage in attacking areas, which could allow Sesko to further add to his tally in front of goal at Old Trafford.
Said El Mala - Bundesliga stats (2025/26)
Statistics
Games played
Goals & assists
Shots on target
Chances created
Successful dribbles
Duels won
Touches in 18-yard box
Aerials won
He’s also created 1.2 chances per 90 this campaign, further reaffirming his talent in the final third, whilst also registering 7.4 touches in the opposition box per 90.
Despite being a small and nippy winger, the German has also been able to dominate the opposition, subsequently winning 6.1 duels per 90 and achieving a 48% aerial success rate.
Said El Mala
£52m would be a hefty figure for an unproven and teenage talent, but it could be a deal that would set the Red Devils up for future success in the Premier League.
If he arrives and has the same impact as Sesko at the Theatre of Dreams, it would be a deal worth every penny and one that could allow the Slovenian to also reach the next level.
Manchester United's Casemiro in action Related
Their next Bruno: Man Utd open talks to sign £100m Casemiro replacement
Manchester United have identified their latest transfer target ahead of the summer window.