{"id":48290,"date":"2026-06-05T23:10:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T03:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/manchester-united-enter-contract-talks-with-world-class-52m-attacker\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T23:10:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T03:10:18","slug":"manchester-united-enter-contract-talks-with-world-class-52m-attacker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/manchester-united-enter-contract-talks-with-world-class-52m-attacker\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United enter contract talks with &#8216;world class&#8217; \u00a352m attacker"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/manchester-united-enter-contract-talks-with-world-class-52m-attacker\/#Cunhas_stunning_repeat_Manchester_United_likely_to_sign_80m_star\" >Cunha&#8217;s stunning repeat: Manchester United likely to sign \u00a380m star<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>A lot can change in nine months in professional football, and Manchester United are a prime example of how quickly things can change on the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>August&#8217;s Carabao Cup defeat to League Two side Grimsby Town was undoubtedly a low point for Ruben Amorim and marked the beginning of the end of his time as manager at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Carrick&#8217;s temporary appointment has brought a feel-good factor back to Manchester, but few would have expected him to have such an incredible impact in the role.<\/p>\n<p>    The 44-year-old led the Red Devils to a third-place finish in 2025\/26 after losing just two of their 17 Premier League games.<\/p>\n<p>He then made an immediate impact and earned a permanent two-year contract, but Carrick could demand a large permanent deal to reach the next level.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"man-utd-open-talks-to-sign-pound-52m-attacker-this-summer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_open_contract_talks_for_52m_attacker_this_summer\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Manchester United open contract talks for \u00a352m attacker this summer<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though the main area of \u200b\u200bimprovement this summer has been in the midfield department, INEOS have started work to achieve multiple attacking objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has emerged as one of the transfer targets, with the Serbian set to leave the Italian giants on a free transfer this summer.<\/p>\n<p>    The Red Devils are not the only players currently in the market for a centre-forward, with Newcastle United also said to be interested in signing him during this period.<\/p>\n<p>Blachowicz is not the only attacker currently being targeted by Carrick and his ranks, with Porto winger William Gomez also being targeted for the summer.<\/p>\n<p>According to Globo Esporte via Sport Witness, United have already been in contact with the player&#8217;s agent about a possible move.<\/p>\n<p>The report also states that current Premier League champions Arsenal have also been in touch to clarify a move to secure the 20-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>A transfer fee of around 60 million euros (about \u00a352 million) has been mooted for the Brazilian, but it is unclear how much Carrick&#8217;s side would be prepared to pay to secure his contract.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-gomes-would-be-an-upgrade-on-mbeumo-for-united\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Gomez_is_an_upgrade_over_Mbeumo_for_United\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Gomez is an upgrade over Mbeumo for United<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>United have been no strangers to big spending in the transfer market in recent seasons, as evidenced by their \u00a3250m spending in last summer&#8217;s transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>Winger Brian Mbeumo arrived from Brentford for a reported \u00a371 million, no doubt with the hope of contributing in the final third for the Red Devils.<\/p>\n<p>    The Cameroonian had a successful debut season in Manchester, scoring 11 goals in the Premier League and finishing the season jointly with Benjamin Sesco at the top of the scoring list.<\/p>\n<p>The 26-year-old is often used in a variety of roles, including offside on the right or as a central striker, but it is unclear how much of a starting role he will play in 2026\/27.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Manchester United&#8217;s 2025\/26 PL top scorer<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>player<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>the goal<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>1) Brian Mbeumo<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>11<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2) Benjamin Sesco<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3) Mateus Cunha<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>4) Bruno Fernandes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>5) Casemiro<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>6) Patrick Dorg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>The signing of Gomez this summer means yet another right-winger will join Old Trafford, which could mean Mbeumo&#8217;s minutes will be reduced in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>Carrick&#8217;s squad definitely needs strength in depth and the Brazilian could make the move and establish himself as a regular starter under the 44-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>    His stats in recent campaigns in Portugal highlight his quality in attacking areas, many of which exceed those produced by Mbeumo at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>Described by one Brazilian journalist as a &#8220;world-class&#8221; talent, Gomez has scored more goals (13) than the Cameroonian in all competitions this season.<\/p>\n<p>The aforementioned stats show his clinical nature in front of goal, which could give Carrick more of the attacking threat he is looking for in this period.<\/p>\n<p>The Porto star&#8217;s 1.7 successful dribbles per 90 is also better than Mbeumo, perhaps making him a better ball carrier in the forward areas of the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>His goal-scoring ability proves his talent for adding to the end result to his incredible runs, but his chance-making is also far above the level of United&#8217;s current stars.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the 2025\/26 season, Gomez managed to create more big chances per 90, and his score of 0.46 placed him in the top 12% of all attackers in Europe this term.<\/p>\n<p>    The step up from La Liga to the Premier League may be difficult, but the Porto star has consistently proven his quality in the forward areas.<\/p>\n<p>Mbemo may have to get used to reduced minutes in his preferred right-wing role, as his skillset is perfect for United&#8217;s current squad and he could join this summer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"stunning-cunha-repeat-man-utd-look-likely-to-sign-mateus-fernandes\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cunhas_stunning_repeat_Manchester_United_likely_to_sign_80m_star\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tCunha&#8217;s stunning repeat: Manchester United likely to sign \u00a380m star<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">With the signing of Ederson already confirmed, Manchester United have now shifted 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