Report: Man Utd eyeing move to sign ‘one of the best dribblers in the world’ in £46m swoop

Several Premier League and European clubs, including Manchester United, are reportedly keeping an eye on Brighton forward Kaoru Mitoma in anticipation of the upcoming summer transfer window, as stated by CaughtOffside.

The Red Devils, alongside Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea, are said to have an interest in acquiring the Japan international, who is currently valued at approximately £46 million by Brighton.

The south coast club is optimistic about deterring interest from their Premier League competitors by securing Mitoma with a new contract at the Amex Stadium that would extend until 2030.

Negotiations between the two parties are believed to be in advanced stages to finalize this agreement, and it remains uncertain whether any of the interested clubs will pursue the 27-year-old following this development.

Man Utd Eyeing Kaoru Mitoma

Expected to pen new Brighton contract

Mitoma has established himself as one of the most thrilling wingers in the Premier League since his arrival at Brighton in 2021, netting 21 goals and contributing 15 assists across 99 appearances in the top division.

The Japan international, lauded as ‘one of the best dribblers in the world,’ has played a pivotal role under Fabian Hurzeler this season and has made a strong recovery following an injury-plagued 2023/24 campaign.

This season, he has scored seven goals and provided three assists in 28 league matches, maintaining a perfect attendance record with 25 starts.

Manchester United is preparing for a hectic summer transfer window, with the acquisition of a new centre-forward being the foremost priority for Ruben Amorim.

As reported by GIVEMESPORT sources, the Red Devils are considering a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic among other potential targets, with a budget-friendly deal appealing to the management at Old Trafford.

Vlahovic is approaching the final year of his contract in Turin, and it is believed that a bid as low as £25 million could suffice to finalize the transfer.