Manchester United make renewed contact for Croatian international

With the winter transfer window now under two months away, Manchester United have made contact for the Croatian international.

The Red Devils’ intentions for the upcoming window are starting to become clearer, with reports suggesting the club want to focus on defensive positions as well as striker.

Those reports follow the summer transfer window, where United acted with fight when signing midfielders Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Carlos Baleba.

It remains unclear who specifically the club want to target just yet, too, although the side’s efforts are likely to be directed towards several different targets during the window.

United’s contact for Martin Baturina, as reported by Caught Offside, is arguably one of the first hints of where the club may direct their attention.

Baturina, an attacking midfielder currently playing for Como, is not new to Manchester United.

The 23-year-old was first watched by the club in September 2024, with United then set to enter a battle with Real Madrid over his services.

Such a race ensued, with Paris Saint Germain also joining the race, although the club were never able to land the singing.

That disappointment led to March 2026 when reports suggested Martin Baturina was attracting new interest from Manchester United. Those reports were subsequently followed by confirmation that the club had submitted an offer for Baturina, one that was rejected.

Once again, even with renewed contact, Manchester United are not on their own.

Chelsea joined United in contacting Como, according to Caught Offside, whilst the report says Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United have all been closely monitoring the midfielder.

With what looks to be a multi-club battle ensuing over the 23-year-old’s services once again, it remains unclear who will come out on top.

In Manchester United’s case, the question may simply be: will there be enough time and money for the club to be able to come out on top in this battle? That is a question that could prove pivotal in United’s chances during this race.