Manchester United have added Rennes defender Mahamadou Nagida to their left-back shortlist after being hugely impressed by him during an intensive scouting period, according to TEAMtalk. The club are searching for left-back reinforcements ahead of the January transfer window.
United step up left-back search
Jason Wilcox and Christopher Vivell are stepping up Manchester United's search for left-back reinforcements, TEAMtalk reports. United remain in the market for a left-back, with Diogo Dalot having deputised in the position in recent games.
Extensive scouting of Nagida
Manchester United watched Nagida extensively on several occasions over a six-week period, including Rennes' Europa League fixtures against Juventus and Olympiacos, according to TEAMtalk. The reports coming back to Old Trafford are understood to have been extremely positive, with Nagida now firmly on United's radar as they consider their January options.
Summer attempts and other options
Manchester United attempted to strengthen at left-back during the summer but missed out on Nathaniel Brown and Lewis Hall, TEAMtalk reports. Nagida was identified through the Ecole de Football Brasseries du Cameroun academy before moving to France. He joined Rennes in 2023 and is a Cameroon international.
Other left-back options under consideration include Barcelona's Alejandro Balde, RB Leipzig's David Raum, Club Brugge's Joaquin Seys, Bournemouth's Adrian Truffert and Racing Santander's Jorge Salinas, according to TEAMtalk.
