Manchester United Secure Rising Star Diego Leon in £7m Deal
Man Utd transfer news: Manchester United have secured the signing of highly rated Paraguayan left-back Diego Leon, strengthening their defensive options. The 18-year-old, who previously starred for Cerro Porteño, agreed to a pre-contract in January before finalizing his move for a potential £7 million.
Despite his youth, Leon already boasts 33 senior appearances and four goals—an impressive record for a full-back. His attacking flair, defensive awareness, and composure make him a promising long-term prospect for United.
The club’s recruitment team has tracked Leon for some time, continuing their strategy of investing in young talent. With left-back a priority, he will now compete for playing time as he adapts to European football.
Brentford Set to Improve Contract Offer for Bryan Mbeumo Amid Transfer Interest.
Manchester United are preparing an improved bid for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo as they step up their pursuit. The 25-year-old has two years left on his contract, and internal discussions at Old Trafford continue over their next move.
United’s latest offer—£55 million upfront, potentially reaching £62.5 million with add-ons—nears Brentford’s valuation. However, the Bees want a guaranteed £65 million with fewer performance-based clauses.
Mbeumo prefers a move to United, but Brentford’s sporting director, Phil Giles, says the winger is happy to stay if no deal is reached.
Meanwhile, United are also exploring striker options. Talks with Juventus over Jadon Sancho included a possible swap involving Dusan Vlahovic. Juventus wants to sell Vlahovic due to his high wages and expiring contract. They are also considering Napoli’s Victor Osimhen as an alternative.
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