Amorim Confirms Shift in Transfer Focus: Manchester United Target Former Man City Midfielder Felix NmechaManchester United manager Rúben Amorim has confirmed that the club is no longer pursuing moves for Bryan Mbeumo or Hugo Ekitike.
Instead, United have turned their attention to a standout Bundesliga talent currently impressing at the ongoing Club World Cup
.Amorim hinted that the club has found a more suitable target to strengthen the squad: Felix Nmecha, a former Manchester City academy player now with Borussia Dortmund.
The 24-year-old has reportedly caught United’s eye with his recent performances and is being seriously considered as a midfield reinforcement.
Backed by INEOS, United’s leadership understands that signing Matheus Cunha and, potentially, Bryan Mbeumo will not be sufficient to mount a serious Premier League title challenge in the 2025/26 season.
As a result, the club remains active in the transfer market, with Nmecha now emerging as a prime candidate.Nmecha joined Borussia Dortmund from Wolfsburg in 2023 and has since made 68 appearances, scoring eight goals and providing five assists.
Despite a month-long absence last season due to a ligament injury, he maintained a strong average rating of 7.04 on Sofascore. Currently, he is competing in the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the U.S., where he recently scored in Dortmund’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns.The interest from United was confirmed by German journalist Christian Falk, who noted:> “Manchester United are interested in Felix Nmecha. The German international (valued at €28 million) is gaining attention in the Premier League.
He speaks fluent English and knows Manchester well from his time at City.”Former Dortmund coach Nuri Şahin has praised Nmecha as an “exceptional” player — a sentiment reflected in Dortmund’s firm stance.
The German club are currently unwilling to entertain any offers for the midfielder.While United have yet to make a formal bid, Nmecha’s profile — age, versatility, and Premier League readiness — makes him an appealing option as Amorim continues reshaping the squad post-Christian Eriksen.
However, prying him away from Dortmund may prove challenging, given the club’s reluctance to sell.