Manchester United dey seriously consider late move to sign Lucien Agoume from Sevilla before summer transfer window go close.
The Red Devils dey target one fresh midfielder as alternative to Brighton man Carlos Baleba, wey dem believe say go cost too much this summer.
Baleba dey on United radar as main target, but Brighton no wan sell am now. Reports dey suggest say the Cameroon international no go commot from Amex Stadium until summer of 2026.
Because of that, United dey explore other options to boost their midfield before transfer deadline go reach.
Why United Dey Consider Agoume
United don also dey linked with Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace and Ederson of Atalanta. But the two players go require huge transfer fees wey fit shake United budget this late for window.
Na why dem shift attention to Sevilla’s Agoume, wey fit come cheaper than those alternatives.
According to reports from Spain, Agoume get release clause of €40m (£35m) inside him Sevilla contract. Inter Milan go still collect 10% from any future sale. But insiders dey claim say United fit snap am up for as low as €30m (£26m), wey go be serious bargain for market like this.
Who Be Lucien Agoume?
Agoume na 23-year-old French midfielder wey Sevilla sign from Inter Milan in 2024. Since then, he don make 50 appearances for the Spanish side, including 37 games for the 2024/25 season alone.
Arsenal don show interest for am before, and even other Premier League clubs dey monitor am closely.
Agoume dey known for him physical presence, energy, and ability to control midfield tempo. Him versatility fit make am solid addition to Ruben Amorim squad wey dey still rebuild under new direction.
How E Go Fit Into United Midfield
United midfield currently get Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes wey perform well against Arsenal for the opening game of the new Premier League season. Youngsters like Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte also dey inside the mix, while Sekou Kone fit break into first team this year.
However, United don already lose Christian Eriksen this summer, plus Toby Collyer don go out on loan. This one mean say space still dey for one extra midfielder wey go balance experience and potential for squad depth.
Final Verdict
At £26m, Lucien Agoume dey look like potential steal for Manchester United. Him still young, get room to develop, and him style fit suit Premier League physicality.
If United fit seal this deal before transfer window close, e go count as one sharp business move wey go give Amorim more options for midfield battles throughout the season.