- Manchester United eyeing three left-wingers
- All in the £70-£100 million price range
- All 26 years or younger
With summer fast approaching, there are just 66 days until the transfer window opens on June 15. Manchester United will be spending most of their budget on a midfielder to replace the departing Casemiro.
Elliot Anderson is the frontrunner, while Sandro Tonali, Carlos Baleba, and Adam Wharton are also under consideration. But there may still be enough left in the transfer kitty to pursue a left-winger.
A position that was once firmly locked down by Marcus Rashford now lacks a natural and reliable option off the left flank. Whilst Matheus Cunha and Patrick Dorgu can both alternate in the role to a high level, neither truly profiles as a traditional left-winger.
Dorgu operates far more effectively as a wing-back, where he is afforded the licence to surge forward. Cunha, meanwhile, has been the only real option on the left. Whilst he has performed admirably, there are still moments where his understanding of the role looks slightly off.
Sky Sports News reports that United have three left-wingers on their shortlist for the summer. Read Man Utd have ranked all three based on who is the best option.
3 – Iliman Ndiaye (Everton)
After signing from Marseille for just £16.9 million in the summer of 2024, Iliman Ndiaye has developed into one of the most exciting players in the Premier League.
Whilst not necessarily the most clinical in front of goal, the Senegalese winger carries a real assurance on the ball, capable of not only beating his man but doing so with a level of flair that brings genuine entertainment.
Whilst that entertainment factor is not the be-all and end-all, football ultimately exists to entertain—no one tunes in to watch 22 robots go through the motions.
Ndiaye entertains. Elite in close control, sharp acceleration, and dynamic dribbling, he can operate on either wing and even through the centre when needed.
| Iliman Ndiaye (Premier League) | Statistic |
| Appearances | 25 |
| Goals | 6 |
| Assists | 3 |
| Shots (on Target) | 31 (16) |
| Passing Accuracy | 83.7% |
| Chances Created | 23 |
| Dribbles (Success %) | 55 (52.9%) |
He is also just 26 years old, meaning he fits neatly into the profile that INEOS is targeting. The issue comes down to price.
Everton has set their valuation at a minimum of £70 million. Shrewd negotiation could bring that figure down, but it is still likely to land somewhere in the £50–70 million range.
If United manage to secure him within that lower end of that bracket, he could well end up looking like a steal.
2 – Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig)
A year ago, Yan Diomande held a transfer value of just £500,000. That figure has now risen dramatically, approaching £65 million.
After joining RB Leipzig for just £1.3 million, Diomande has delivered a truly electrifying breakout campaign. Across 30 appearances this season, he has found the net 11 times and provided eight assists.
One of his standout performances came in a 6-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, where he produced a clinical second-half hat-trick. Yet it is not just his goal output that has caught the eye.
The Ivorian possesses exceptional close control, often appearing to have the ball glued to his feet when driving at defenders. He averages 3.3 successful dribbles per game, whilst also drawing around one foul per match.
| Yan Diomande (Bundesliga) | Statistic |
| Appearances | 27 |
| Goals | 10 |
| Assists | 6 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 6.05 |
| Chances Created | 43 |
| Successful Dribbles | 90 (58.1%) |
| Pass Completion % | 85.3% |
| Touches in Opp. Box | 145 |
The main question, however, lies in how he would adapt to a more demanding environment. The Premier League is far more physical, and there is a real possibility that such a step up could present challenges.
Diomande’s price tag also complicates matters further, with the 19-year-old expected to cost at least £70 million.
1 – Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
If Carrick does secure the full-time role at Manchester United, there is little doubt he would look favourably on a reunion with Morgan Rogers. In the 2023/24 season, Rogers joined a Carrick-managed Middlesbrough for a reported £1.5 million from Manchester City.
Straight away, the two built a strong connection. Rogers spent just one season at Middlesbrough, making 33 appearances and scoring seven goals.
Rogers also produced a standout run in the EFL Cup, scoring five goals as he helped guide the club to the semi-finals—making him their all-time top scorer in the competition.
The obvious stumbling block, however, is his price. United are reportedly “tracking Rogers” and that he is “appreciated by both Michael Carrick and Jason Wilcox,” but the forward could command a fee well in excess of £100 million.
With United expected to allocate the bulk of their budget towards a holding midfielder, it is difficult to see how a deal of that magnitude could be completed.
| Morgan Rogers (Premier League) | Statistic |
| Appearances | 31 |
| Goals | 8 |
| Assists | 5 |
| Shots (on Target) | 72 (30) |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 5.80 |
| Passing Accuracy | 76% |
| Successful Dribbles | 34 |
However, if United can find a way to make it work, it could prove to be a significant addition. Rogers offers versatility, capable of operating off the left or through the centre.
He would likely be deployed on the left flank due to the importance of Bruno Fernandes, but with the captain’s contract running down—with an option to extend—Rogers could also emerge as a long-term successor.
