Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick thanks fans after his team’s victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 25, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Manchester United are very interested in signing Assan Ouedraogo from RB Leipzig at the end of the season.
Reports from Spain suggest that Manchester United are leading the charge for the player, with a potential transfer fee of around 65 million euros. They will also face competition from Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea.
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Assan Ouédraogo is a player of supreme talent.
The 19-year-old German midfielder is a promising talent and it’s no wonder top clubs are keeping a close eye on him. It will be interesting to see if any club makes a formal offer to sign him. The asking price is very high and they may prefer to sign the player for a more reasonable amount.
Ouedraogo hasn’t done anything to justify his price tag yet, but he has immense potential and could justify an investment in the future.
The opportunity to move to England could be exciting for him. Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in Europe and they could offer him a platform to fight for trophies. They need more creativity and control in the middle of the park and the 19-year-old would be a long-term investment.
Several clubs have expressed interest in Udraogo.
Similarly, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have also recently shown a willingness to invest in top young talent. The German would be a great signing as they look to build for the future.
Ouedraogo needs to join a club where he has a clear role in the first team. He wouldn’t want to sit on the bench of a big club. It remains to be seen which of the four clubs is ready to offer him a clear path.
Whoever signs him will be getting a future star.
