Man Utd steal march on Liverpool by holding talks to sign £84m star - report

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Manchester United are reportedly considering signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, having made contact over a potential move, according to Football Talk citing TEAMtalk. Nmecha has a £67m release clause set to become active next summer. The Red Devils have a long-standing interest in the German midfielder. United revamped their midfield last term, but some signings have underperformed.

Nmecha is not alone in the transfer spotlight, as Liverpool are also considering him as a backup option if they fail to sign Alex Scott from AFC Bournemouth. Chelsea and AS Roma have been monitoring his development, while Newcastle previously attempted to sign him. Dortmund are not in a rush to sell, wanting over £84m for Nmecha in January.

Nmecha is a technically gifted, 6ft 3in tall, box-to-box midfielder who can also play in defensive midfield. He has shown his abilities in the Bundesliga. Liverpool didn't sign a new midfielder last summer but are planning to strengthen their midfield next year, making Nmecha a potentially shrewd acquisition for either United or Liverpool.