Actively looking for one or more midfielders, Manchester United is exploring avenues, each more expensive than the last. What if the solution came from Ghana for the Red Devils?
Undefeated in 2026 in the Premier League, Manchester United remains on four victories in a row, and has just taken 18 points out of 24 possible. This shows if the Red Devils, who replaced Ruben Amorim with Michael Carrick on the bench, have found some color. Now fourth in the English Championship, the rival of Manchester City, covets the podium and qualification for the next league phase of the Champions League.
In the process, the Old Trafford resident should experience a very eventful summer. First, with the possible arrival of Luis Enrique on the bench. But also, with a transfer window that promises to be hot. Several positions are already targeted. But the big priority at MU is definitely the midfielder. Many names have emerged in recent weeks, with varying degrees of consistency. Finally, Manchester United United could make a big attempt, without breaking the bank.
A Ghanaian crack in the service of Manchester United?
According to information relayed by TEAMtalk this Monday, February 9, 2026, Manchester United is one of the three English giants who supervised a certain Caleb Yirenkyi last weekend. The 20-year-old midfielder already has 8 caps for the Ghana team. A selection which was unfortunately conspicuous by its absence during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The one who is regularly nicknamed the new Michael Essien currently plays at FC Nordsjaelland, in the Danish first division.
Scorer and passer last weekend, he left his mark. And inevitably caught the eye of the recruiters from Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea, present on site for the occasion. For their part, Brighton see Caleb Yirenskyi as the natural successor to Carlos Baleba, particularly in the sights of the Red Devils. Will the Old Trafford resident double the competition for this talent estimated at 6 million euros by specialist sites?
date: 2026-02-10 12:01:00
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