Johan Manzambi transfer decision made by Manchester United

As pre-season draws ever closer, Manchester United will be itching to get their next signing over the line.

The club will be intent on making sure the next player they bid for wants Manchester United, and Manchester United only, following the miss-out on Mateus Fernandes.

This player could be Alex Scott, whom the club are set to prioritise in their next transfer ventures this window.

One player the Red Devils have had an eye on is Johan Manzambi, who Newcastle are in talks to sign, according to The Daily Mail. However, progress has not been as swift as the club has hoped. Manchester United’s longstanding interest in the 20-year-old and Manzambi’s eye-catching performances in North America will not have aided their hunt.

Newcastle have been told they are at the front of the queue to sign Manzambi, and the numbers involved with the player and Freiburg should not be an issue. One factor towards this is Manchester United’s priority signing being Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, which could help the North East club get a deal done.

Newcastle are set to push ahead and hope remains that Manzambi will join the club, but there is a danger that other sides join the race. Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has urged his former side to sign Manzambi, which could be an almighty blow for Newcastle.

Manchester United look set to push ahead to sign Alex Scott. A move for Johan Manzambi looks unlikely for now, but has not been ruled out.

The club need to make a move on their next pursuit soon, as the danger of facing another missed transfer looms. Alex Scott is a player who could provide a good balance between playing back-up to Kobbie Mainoo, whilst offering the United star a partner in midfield.