According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United have identified VfB Stuttgart’s highly-rated maestro Angelo Stiller as a real priority option to anchor their engine room.
But securing the 25-year-old Germany international’s signature will not be an easy task, with heavy hitters Liverpool and Newcastle United also preparing to actively contest the move.
Stiller has emerged as a likely option as Manchester United look to strengthen their midfield in the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils are set to lose Casemiro at the end of the season and have therefore shifted their focus to signing a new midfielder.
Manchester United to rebuild midfield in summer
For Manchester United, the impending summer period marks a critical juncture in their ongoing rebuild.
The Old Trafford hierarchy are acutely aware of the need to inject elite technical quality and defensive stability into a midfield that has often lacked a commanding presence this season.
Stiller is a naturally left-footed defensive midfielder with excellent vision, composure under pressure and incredible passing range, which fits exactly the profile needed to dictate tempo from deep.
United have scouted him extensively throughout the 2025/2026 season and see him as a fundamental part of their long-term tactical evolution.
Red Devils face competition from Premier League rivals
However, the Red Devils face stiff competition domestically. It is well established that Liverpool have long admired the former Bayern Munich academy graduate.
Stiller’s profile is very appealing to Anfield’s recruitment team as they continue their search for the best number six to permanently balance their midfield.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United’s interest is driven by immediate tactical needs.
As uncertainty continues to grow over Sandro Tonali’s long-term future on Tyneside, the Magpies believe swooping in for Stiller is a very logical option.
The Stuttgart star will provide Eddie Howe with a plug-and-play solution to immediately thrive in the physical environment of the Premier League.
The German club reportedly put a steep price tag of €50m (about £43m) on its prized asset.
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