Latest developments
- Manchester United eyeing Nmecha swoop.
- Borussia Dortmund could be forced into sale.
- Nmecha came through the academy at Manchester City.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (3.5/5): Man United targeting Dortmund's Nmecha
Man United are considering Nmecha as a potential target for the summer transfer window, with Ruben Amorim set to undertake a rebuild ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
According to German publication Bild, Dortmund may have to consider selling some of their key players if they fail to secure Champions League qualification for next season.
Value (4/5): Reasonable price
Man United are said to be willing to pay £40m to secure Nmecha's signature – a figure that could convince Dortmund to come to the negotiating table.
That would represent good value if Man United can strike a deal at that price, especially as he established himself as a regular starter in the Dortmund side before he picked up a knee injury in January.
Suitability (3/5): Combative midfielder
Nmecha's strengths lie in the defensive side of the game, and he could prove a useful addition to shore up Man United's midfield. Perhaps, there may be some concern that he took his time to find his feet at Dortmund after completing a €30m (£25m) move from Wolfsburg in the summer of 2023.
Man United will want any new signings to hit the ground running as they look to avoid a repeat of a difficult 2024-25 campaign.
Upgrade? (3.5/5): Casemiro successor
Given his defensive qualities, Nmecha may be viewed as a potential successor to Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, who has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford. The former Real Madrid man is set to enter the final 12 months of his deal, although there is an option to extend by a further year.
Logic (3.5/5): Chance to prove himself
Nmecha may have worked his way through Man City's academy system, but he only featured for the first team on just three occasions. However, none of those appearances took place in the Premier League, which could play into Nmecha's thinking if he feels he has unfinished business in England.
Whisper+ verdict: 17.5/25
Dortmund are keen to retain the 24-year-old's services, but the chances of a departure will grow significantly if they fail to secure Champions League qualification. Man United seems a viable exit route with the Red Devils set to undergo a rebuild in the summer.
