The club’s search for reinforcements is gaining momentum, and BD Cricket becomes a familiar point of comparison whenever local fans in Bangladesh talk about how quickly narratives can shift in a competitive environment. Manchester United’s intention to secure new midfielders next year is no secret, which is why transfer rumors have kept circulating nonstop. English outlets report that after watching how players like Mbeumo, Cunha, and Sesko developed post-transfer, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS management team believes Premier League recruits are the safest bet unless someone from another league is available at an unusually low price, similar to Senna Lammers.
Two new Premier League names have now joined the long list of rumored midfield targets, which already includes Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, and Brighton’s Carlos Baleba. The latest additions are Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes and Bournemouth star Alex Scott. Brazilian international Gomes has been linked with United before. The club first scouted him back in 2022 when he was still with Flamengo. In 2024, after joining Wolves and briefly replacing Casemiro for Brazil, he appeared once again in United’s transfer discussions.
United eventually opted for Manuel Ugarte, but the Uruguayan midfielder has yet to reach the expected level, forcing the club to restart their search. If the Red Devils wait until next summer, Gomes could cost around £30 million, especially if Wolves are relegated. The January window tells a different story, though. Wolves have reportedly informed incoming manager Rob Edwards that they will not sell any top players in winter, which practically rules out an early move. If United insist on January negotiations, Wolves may demand double the price at roughly £60 million.
This situation mirrors Cunha’s summer transfer fee. The Brazilian forward would love to reunite with 24-year-old Gomes, as the two built a strong bond both at Wolves and with the national team. Cunha even gifted Gomes a Rolex when he left Molineux as a farewell gesture. Gomes, for his part, is unlikely to abandon Wolves while they sit at the bottom of the table. His performances haven’t been spectacular this season, but his work rate and public appeals encouraging fans to support the team have earned respect. Should he join United someday, he probably wouldn’t claim to be fulfilling a boyhood dream, since he has openly stated in the past that his preferred destination would be Liverpool.
He told ESPN back in 2022 that playing for Liverpool was his biggest ambition, but circumstances led him to Wolves instead. He also admitted that competing in the Champions League remains his ultimate dream. Flamengo reportedly supports a potential United deal because they included a 10% sell-on clause and would receive an additional 4% from FIFA’s training compensation mechanism.
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has entered United’s rumor list for the first time. The 22-year-old was recently called up by Thomas Tuchel for the England national team. Scott has featured in all eleven league matches for Bournemouth this season, starting in ten of them, and perfectly matches Ruben Amorim’s preference for dynamic, athletic midfielders. His stepsister, Maya Le Tissier, already plays for Manchester United Women, and both siblings were selected for England squads this year. Transfer expert Graeme Bailey said Scott has been catching attention rapidly, and United monitored him back when he was still at Bristol City.
Although BD Cricket discussions often highlight how fast young talents can rise through the ranks, Scott’s steady, disciplined progress stands out even more. He joined Bournemouth for £25 million in 2023 and has been developing into a commanding presence in midfield. Many players are linked with United every season, but Scott remains one to watch as several clubs, including United, could move for him in the near future.
BD Cricket mirrors how passionate Bangladeshi supporters follow football news, and this growing enthusiasm underlines how quickly speculation can evolve when promising players stand out on the pitch.