Felix Nmecha: Man Utd make contact over £86m Dortmund move

Manchester United have reportedly joined Manchester City and Newcastle in chasing Borussia Dortmund star Felix Nmecha, with a stunning £86m price tag attached. Full name: Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e.V. Dortmund Nickname: Die Borussen (The Prussians), Die Schwarzgelben (The Black and Yellow) Founded: 19 December 1909 Ground: Signal Iduna Park President: Hans-Joachim Watzke CEO: Lars Ricken Head coach: Niko Kovac League: Bundesliga Season 2025-26:… Read More about BORUSSIA DORTMUND Man United have entered the race to sign Felix Nmecha from Dortmund, as per latest transfer news. This sparks new transfer talk just days after the summer window closed. United are ready to battle two Premier League rivals for the German midfielder. Manchester United spent big money strengthening their midfield during the summer window, bringing in Andrey Santos, Carlos Baleba and Youri Tielemans. Despite these arrivals, the Red Devils are already looking further ahead, with Felix Nmecha now firmly on their radar. As reported by EXPRESS, Man Utd have held early talks with Borussia Dortmund about a possible move for Nmecha. This shows that the club sees him as a long term target rather than a quick fix. What makes this pursuit interesting is the level of competition United face. Manchester City, the club that actually developed Nmecha through their academy, are also chasing him, alongside Newcastle United. This creates an unusual situation where City may end up bidding against their former youth product, while United try to beat both clubs to his signature. Nmecha is likely to leave Dortmund within the next year. This explains why three English sides are already positioning themselves early. Despite the growing transfer rumours, the German club appears far from willing to let Nmecha go easily. They see the 25-year-old as a key piece of their midfield. The player remains under contract until the summer of 2030. This means Dortmund face zero pressure to sell during the January window or even next summer. Should any club want to sign him, Dortmund are likely to demand a minimum fee of £86m. That price would make Nmecha one of the more expensive midfield signings in recent English football history. His last season's form backs up that valuation. Nmecha has recorded two goals and three assists in the 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign, playing 2,184 minutes. These are the numbers that rank highly among defensive midfielders in the league. His current market value sits around £43m. Although, Dortmund's asking price suggests they expect much more once a bidding war begins. Nmecha's 2025/26 stats at Dortmund, as per FOTMOB: Competitions Matches Chance Created Duels Won(%) Defensive Contributions Bundesliga 29 20 55% 97 DFB Pokal 3 1 67% 8 Super Cup 1 – 67% 1 Champions League 10 11 58% 34 FIFA Club World Cup 5 – 56% 8 For Man Utd, chasing Nmecha fits a clear pattern of targeting proven Bundesliga talent with Premier League potential. Having already brought in multiple midfielders this summer, adding a player of Nmecha's profile would give them serious depth and competition for places. Still, spending close to £86m on a player who already has strong midfield options ahead of him raises fair doubts about squad balance and financial planning. The bigger story here may be the three way fight developing between United, City and Newcastle. Each club has different needs, but all three see enough long term value in Nmecha to start early talks well before any transfer window officially opens. However, Dortmund are holding firm and Nmecha is under contract until 2030. That said, this move looks set to run for months. This gives fans plenty to debate about where the midfielder eventually lands. Read Next: Jayce Fitzgerald makes surprise Man Utd exit for Rotherham Read More: Gabriele Biancheri leaves Man Utd in shock late exit Also Read: Kobbie Mainoo: Man Utd squad snub explained after update As featured on ManUNews.com