Manchester United are showing an interest in signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, who could be available for a fee in the region of £43m, according to Caught Offside.
The Red Devils are going to be in the market for at least one new midfielder in the summer transfer window, with Casemiro confirming that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season when his contract expires.
The Manchester club have been linked with a host of new midfielders heading towards the summer transfer window after they failed to bring one in last year or in January.
If the Red Devils want to be competing for Premier League titles again, they’ll need reinforcements all over the pitch, but signing a midfielder is likely to be a major priority for them later this year.
Man Utd Eyeing Nottingham Forest Duo
According to a report from Caught Offside, Manchester United have been scouting Nottingham Forest midfielder Sangare, and it’s believed he could cost up to £43m.
United have now added him to their midfield shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window, as was first reported by GIVEMESPORT last month, joining a host of players who they are targeting for the middle of the park.
GMS sources have previously confirmed that Anderson is on United’s shortlist ahead of the summer, but they are in a battle with Manchester City to secure his signature.
United are also believed to be one of a number of Premier League clubs who are chasing Sangare, so it’s no surprise that they have multiple players on their shortlist.
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Man Utd Need Multiple Midfielders
With Casemiro departing, it’s obvious that United need at least one midfielder, but there’s an argument that they could do with bringing in multiple ahead of next season.
The Manchester club have a strong chance of finishing in the Champions League places, so they’ll need more bodies in order to deal with the hectic fixture schedule.
Manuel Ugarte is one option for Michael Carrick at the moment, but the Uruguayan midfielder has failed to live up to expectations since his move to Old Trafford.
It looks set to be a busy summer transfer window for United as they aim to build a squad capable of competing at the top of the Premier League again.
How Much is Sangare Worth?
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how much they think Sangare is worth in today’s market.
Estimated market value: ~€22m (£18–19m) based on recent valuation models and databases.
Likely transfer fee: closer to €45–50m (£38–43m) if sold, because Nottingham Forest hold a long contract until 2028 and want to recover their investment.
Age factor: 28, which usually suppresses resale value compared with younger midfielders.
Position premium: elite defensive midfielders with ball-winning and progression ability remain scarce.
Contract leverage: long deal increases negotiating power for the selling club.
Context adjustment: if Forest were relegated or forced to sell, the price likely drops to £25–30m.
Overall: a realistic valuation sits around £30–40m, depending heavily on demand and club leverage.