Manchester United has set its sights on acquiring Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, with a potential move planned for the summer of 2026. This information comes from Dean Jones, a reliable journalist who has also shared insights regarding the club's interest in other players such as Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.
According to TEAMtalk’s transfer expert, Manchester United is on the lookout for a left-winger in the upcoming summer transfer window. The club's director of football, Jason Wilcox, is reportedly prepared to invest an impressive £200 million in new talent, particularly if interim manager Michael Carrick successfully leads the team to qualify for next season's Champions League.
In addition to Gordon, sources indicate that RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande—a standout player from Ivory Coast—has emerged as a major target for the Red Devils. However, securing Diomande may come at a hefty price of €100 million (£86 million, or $118 million), prompting Manchester United to consider multiple options rather than focusing solely on one player.
Ben Jacobs has noted Manchester United's appreciation for Anthony Gordon, highlighting the player's versatility as he can effectively operate both as a winger and as a striker, which makes him particularly attractive to the club. In a discussion on The United Stand, Jacobs stated, "There’s appreciation for Yan Diomande, who’s a very versatile player. Leipzig are kind of grandstanding at the moment and saying that’s a €100m sale. Manchester United really like Anthony Gordon as well as a potential option, especially knowing that the player actually relishes the chance to have more game time through the centre as a number 9."
Gordon joined Newcastle in January 2023 from Everton for £45 million (€52 million, $61.3 million) and has since made 139 appearances for the Magpies, scoring 32 goals and providing 27 assists during his tenure.
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What about Manchester United’s interest in Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes? Both players are key figures at Newcastle. Recent reports suggest that while Tonali's agent, Giuseppe Riso, has indicated that "transfer discussions will take place" with Newcastle later this season, Manchester United appears to be distancing itself from pursuing Tonali. Jacobs confirms, "I’m not aware of Manchester United entering that race at this stage. They will be looking for a player in that profile. We know that Elliot Anderson is kind of the top choice cumulatively in all positions for the summer, and he has the advantage of being able to play as a 6 or an 8."
As for Bruno Guimaraes, Jacobs provided insight into the situation, stating, "With Bruno Guimarães, my understanding is there's kind of a verbal agreement in place that for £80 million for a Champions League club, Newcastle would engage. I’m still told that if somebody is to move for Bruno Guimaraes within England, it’s more likely to be Manchester City than Manchester United, and City will likely be in the conversation for Elliot Anderson as well."
In other transfer news, Manchester United is reportedly interested in a player from Aston Villa, although there is also competition from Chelsea and Liverpool for his signature. Additionally, Barcelona has reached a decisive point regarding Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan from Manchester United until the season concludes. Finally, rumors suggest that Manchester United is considering reacquiring a midfielder they previously sold to an Italian club, amid Arsenal's interest in the same player.
