Manchester United are eyeing up a mega-money move to raid Paris Saint-Germain for one of their star midfielders, according to Top Mercato.
The Red Devils have been prioritising a midfield rebuild all summer, and have already completed a £50m deal to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea alongside a £35m move for Belgium captain Youri Tielemans.
But the club are still looking for ways to further improve following the departure of Casemiro and the serious knee injury suffered by Manuel Ugarte, and they have now identified a new target that could follow them into Old Trafford.
Man Utd Ready Zaire-Emery Bid
Zaire-Emery
According to a report, Man Utd are preparing a £51m bid to sign PSG sensation Warren Zaire-Emery.
Zaire-Emery, who has been described as 'one of the best midfielders in the world', became a regular under Luis Enrique during the 2025/26 season as they claimed a second consecutive Champions League title, with his ability to play in central midfield and at right-back a huge help.
His performances earned him a spot in the France World Cup squad, but he failed to secure a single minute in the competition before making a start in the third-placed playoff game against England, which they lost 6-4.
Man Utd have identified him as a prime target for their midfield rebuild, and are now preparing a €60m (£51m) offer to try and convince the Parisian side to part ways with their academy graduate.
However, PSG have no intention of telling their academy crown jewel, and the player still has three years, plus the option of a further 12 months, remaining on his contract. It's unclear if Zaire-Emery would be willing to make the move, with the promise of more regular first-team football surely appealing, but United are ready to try.
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Zaire-Emery a Future Superstar
Warren Zaire-Emery
Warren Zaire-Emery
While the talk is that Man Utd want a more experienced option in their midfield as their third and final arrival, Zaire-Emery is a potential market opportunity that cannot be ignored.
Despite being just 20 years old, the midfielder has been a regular at one of Europe's top teams for several seasons now, and his qualities are exactly what United are looking for. He is excellent in possession, strong off the ball, and very good when it comes to winning possession back too.
It's no surprise that PSG aren't going to be willing sellers, but if there is a deal to be done, then Man Utd could do a lot worse than making their move.
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