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The Peoples Person

16 July 2026

After Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos,

Manchester United

expect to complete their midfield rebuild with a third midfield signing.

For this third signing, the Red Devils are targeting a defensive-minded midfielder who is most comfortable at the base of midfield, protecting the back line.

United identified

Aurelien Tchouameni

as one such option, though prising him away from Real Madrid will prove tricky. The Spanish giants have just offered him a new deal, and

he has agreed to the terms

, extending his stay at the Bernabeu.

Meanwhile,

Ayyoub Bouaddi

and

Manu Koné

remain on United’s radar. However, both dazzled at the

World Cup

and now attract a host of suitors, making any pursuit complicated.

Just as the Tielemans and Santos deals emerged unexpectedly, fans will hope the club can spring another surprise.

According to

Football Transfers

, Eintracht Frankfurt’s

Hugo Larsson

is a name worth watching as United intensify their search for a new number six.

Transfer talks have already opened. The outlet reports:

“Manchester United and Newcastle have both held talks with representatives of Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder

as the race for the gifted young midfielder picks up pace.”

They add: “Initial contact has been made by both Premier League clubs as they assess a potential move for the 22-year-old Sweden international, who is open to leaving the Bundesliga side.”

Larsson, often

likened to Manchester City’s Rodri

, could be the wildcard signing that completes United’s midfield puzzle.

Those who have watched the Swede regularly say he is an expert ball-winner with the technical ability to break lines and thread killer passes from deep.

At 6’1″, Larsson boasts the physicality and pace to meet the Premier League’s demands.

United still must win the battle with Newcastle United, but with Champions League football on offer and assurances of a key role, INEOS should easily convince him to choose Old Trafford over St James’ Park.

Frankfurt are reportedly willing to part with their midfield enforcer for around £42 million. For United, that fee could represent the final piece in a carefully constructed midfield rebuild.

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