Manchester United scouts two Premier League wingers, including a Newcastle international and a Wolves youngster! If they qualify for the Champions League, they plan to sign five players in the summer transfer window.

During the January transfer window, Manchester United were linked with Leipzig Red Bull’s winger Jan Diomande, but with a price tag of €100 million and no Premier League experience, he didn’t fit Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s latest transfer standards. English media reports indicate that the Red Devils are closely monitoring two Premier League wingers, one of whom is Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon.

In the first leg of the Champions League playoff, Gordon scored four goals by halftime, helping his team to a 6-1 victory over Qarabag. Currently, the 24-year-old English winger is the second-highest scorer in this season’s Champions League, only behind Real Madrid star Mbappé.

After the match, Gordon addressed the rumors linking him to Manchester United and other Premier League giants. "Rumors about me? I haven’t been paying attention, what are they saying?" Gordon said. "It’s the same as always. I think rumors are just about throwing names around; they always do that. I haven’t heard any real news. Potential buyers should probably tell me first before telling the media!"

Gordon even boldly expressed his desire to become a legend at Newcastle. "Of course, I want that. There are too many rumors, and I know they’re all nonsense. I’m focused on myself and the team, living in the moment. If you always look too far ahead, you start to perform poorly. Believe me, I’ve made that mistake before, and I won’t make it again now."

Transfer expert Ben Jacobs stated that Manchester United have indeed discussed Gordon internally. If Newcastle fails to qualify for European competitions next season, they might consider selling their star players. Another winger Manchester United are keeping an eye on is Wolves’ 18-year-old prospect Mateus Mané.

This Mané has no relation to former Liverpool winger Sadio Mané. He has Bissau-Guinean heritage, was born in Portugal, but chose to represent England at the Under-18 level. Mané’s family moved to Manchester in 2016, where he joined an amateur club before being scouted by Rochdale. In February 2024, he joined Wolves’ youth academy.

A little over a year later, Mané made his Premier League debut for Wolves’ first team, coming on as a substitute against Brighton, becoming the youngest player to appear for Wolves in the Premier League. At the end of 2025, he started his first match against Liverpool. In January 2026, he contributed one assist, one goal, and won a penalty, helping Wolves to a 3-0 win over West Ham United, securing their first victory of the season and setting the record as Wolves’ youngest Premier League goalscorer.

Rumors claim that Manchester United have already held initial transfer talks with Mané’s agent to discuss a potential deal. Due to Mané’s impressive performances this season and his versatility in playing midfield, striker, and winger positions, he is highly regarded at Manchester United. Several other clubs have also shown interest. With Wolves’ relegation confirmed, Mané will decide his future after this season.

Over the past year, Manchester United have preferred signing players with Premier League experience. This strategy has proven successful, as seen with Mbemo and Cunha. According to "Jingji Net," not only does Newcastle’s and Gordon’s future depend on Champions League qualification, but Manchester United’s summer transfer budget and plans are also closely tied to whether they secure a spot in the Champions League.

The Champions League can bring in potential revenue of £100 million. Therefore, if Manchester United succeed in returning to the Champions League, they will have a larger budget available for transfers. In that scenario, Manchester United plan to bring in two experienced midfielders, a versatile left-back, a left winger, and a striker — at least five new signings.