Manchester United goes for a 40M signing

The Red Devil team is working on a significant squad renewal.

Javier Parra Peña | 20 Jul 2026 | 23.30
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Manchester United goes for a €40M signing
Manchester United goes for a €40M signing

Manchester United will try to sign Waldemar Anton, a 29-year-old central defender from Borussia Dortmund, during this summer transfer window. The Manchester United transfer market is heating up after completing the signings of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.

The Old Trafford board is willing to pay between 35 and 40 million euros to meet the financial demands of the Bundesliga team and finalize his transfer in the coming weeks.

Manchester United Wants to Sign Waldemar Anton

As revealed by the German media Fussball Daten, Manchester United has accelerated negotiations to beat the interest of Aston Villa and Atlético de Madrid. The defender played 86 matches, scored 6 goals, and provided 3 assists in his last two seasons in German football after joining from VfB Stuttgart in July 2024.

The Birmingham team is looking for a central defender as Tyrone Mings is over 30 years old, and there are reports of his potential departure from West Midlands this summer. Juventus and Atlético de Madrid are also monitoring the situation, with Borussia Dortmund setting the minimum price at 35 million euros.

Manchester United wants to sign Waldemar Anton

Manchester United Aims to Rebuild Its Defense

Manchester United's sports planning includes the addition of the German international to strengthen a sector weakened by last season's physical issues. The player's arrival is considered in a scenario where Harry Maguire recently renewed his contract with the Red Devils.

Although the 29-year-old player offers immediate performance, local sports analysts suggest that the club's technical department should focus on younger players to ensure generational renewal. Manchester is looking to counteract this by directly investing to avoid a prolonged bidding war with other interested clubs from Serie A and LaLiga.

The Path to Signing Anton

Manchester United's immediate plan is to submit the 40 million euros proposal at the Signal Iduna Park offices to outbid Aston Villa. The progress of the operation depends on payment timelines and the player's agreement to switch leagues before Borussia Dortmund starts their pre-season training.

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