{"id":772671,"date":"2026-02-18T13:20:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T13:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/772671\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T13:20:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T13:20:22","slug":"latest-on-interest-in-wolves-attacker-profile-and-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/772671\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest on interest in Wolves attacker, profile and fit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>   <a class=\"fw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=unitedinfocus.com \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> Add as preferred source on Google <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United have reportedly held talks over a potential move for Wolves forward Mateus Mane ahead of the summer transfer window.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After signing no players in January, the 2026 summer transfer window could be a big one as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/club\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester United<\/a> look to continue rebuilding the squad for future success.<\/p>\n<p>United revamped the attacking department last year, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/ruben-amorim\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ruben Amorim<\/a> got rid of players like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/antony\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Antony<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/alejandro-garnacho\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alejandro Garnacho<\/a> during the same period that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/matheus-cunha\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matheus Cunha<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/bryan-mbeumo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bryan Mbeumo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/benjamin-sesko\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Benjamin Sesko<\/a> arrived at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/old-trafford\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Old Trafford<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The same level of emphasis is expected to be on the midfield this year, especially with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/news\/casemiro-sends-message-to-confirm-man-utd-exit-bruno-fernandes-has-instant-response\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Casemiro announcing his exit<\/a> last month.<\/p>\n<p>          Should Manchester United break the transfer record in summer 2026? Who should we target? <\/p>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">Who has been Manchester United&#8217;s best and worst big money signings?<\/p>\n<p>     <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771420818_966_AI-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Record transfers graphic\" class=\"wp-image-330380\" \/>Getty Images       <\/p>\n<p>However, United have also been linked with moves for players in other positions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/transfer-news\/man-utd-set-for-julian-ryerson-race-as-borussia-dortmund-prepare-for-summer-bids\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">including Borussia Dortmund right-back Julian Ryerson<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite focusing on adding more goals to the team last summer, United could add another attacking player to the squad after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/opinion\/antoine-semenyos-decision-has-key-detail-that-is-a-bigger-boost-for-man-utd-than-the-player-himself\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">missing out on Antoine Semenyo<\/a> to Man City.<\/p>\n<p>Every snub opens the door for other players to earn a transfer to Old Trafford, but the scouting department must take responsibility and find the best alternative options on the market.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261132679-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mateus Mane and Rob Edwards\" class=\"wp-image-331350\" \/>Photo by Brett Patzke \u2013 WWFC\/Wolves via Getty ImagesMan Utd open talks over Mateus Mane transfer<\/p>\n<p>United appeared to prioritise attacking players with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/premier-league\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Premier League<\/a> experience last summer.<\/p>\n<p>Cunha and Mbeumo were prime examples of that and both players hit the ground running at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils will be able to fund deals through the sales of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/marcus-rashford\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marcus Rashford<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/rasmus-hojlund\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rasmus Hojlund<\/a> if the two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/news\/every-manchester-united-loanee-for-the-2025-26-season\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">United loanees<\/a> secure permanent moves away from the Theatre of Dreams.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen how significant Premier League experience will be in United\u2019s search for new talent in the summer, but reports suggest another young prospect in the top flight is attracting attention from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/ineos\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ineos<\/a> chiefs.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/centredevils.co.uk\/transfer-news\/exclusive-mateus-mane-in-talks-over-manchester-united-transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CentreDevils<\/a>, United have held initial talks with the agent of Wolves forward Mateus Mane.<\/p>\n<p>The report claims Mane, who is highly rated at United following his breakthrough this season, has interest from multiple clubs and will make a decision on his future at the end of the campaign.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t bode well for Wolves in terms of keeping their best talent, with the club destined to be relegated from the Premier League with nine points from 26 games.<\/p>\n<p>          Would YOU support Man United making a move to sign Liverpool\u2019s Alexis Mac Allister? <\/p>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Liverpool midfielder in 2026\u2026<\/p>\n<p>     <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Alexis-Mac-Allister-rumours-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Alexis Mac Allister linked with Manchester United, Talking Points.\" class=\"wp-image-331132\" \/>Credit: Getty Images.       Mateus Mane key facts<\/p>\n<ul class=\"inline-links multi\">\n<li><strong>Full name:<\/strong> Mateus Mane<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date of birth:<\/strong> 16\/9\/2007<\/li>\n<li><strong>Place of birth:<\/strong> Barreiro, Portugal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Citizenship:<\/strong> Portugal, England<\/li>\n<li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 5 ft 9\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Club:<\/strong> Wolves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mateus Mane<\/p>\n<p>Mane has shown his versatility in the Wolves team since becoming a regular in the side.<\/p>\n<p>The forward has made nine appearances in midfield positions, although he has also featured as a centre forward and on the left wing.<\/p>\n<p>These are all signs of a bright player in development.<\/p>\n<p>Mateus Mane milestones<\/p>\n<p>Mane made his Premier League debut for Wolves in May 2025 after coming off the bench against Brighton.<\/p>\n<p>In doing so, Mane became Wolves\u2019 youngest-ever player to appear in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Mane has become a regular in Wolves\u2019 first team this season.<\/p>\n<p>In January 2026, Mane became Wolves\u2019 youngest-ever Premier League scorer, scoring his first goal in a 3-0 win over West Ham.<\/p>\n<p>In January 2026, he also became the club\u2019s youngest-ever Premier League goalscorer with a goal in a 3\u20130 win over West Ham.<\/p>\n<p>          If you were Man United\u2019s director of football with \u00a3200m to spend in the summer, what would be your dream window? <\/p>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">Who comes and who goes?<\/p>\n<p>     <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/UIF-13-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba and Yan Diomande in graphic.\" class=\"wp-image-328859\" \/>Getty Images.       Mateus Mane contract<\/p>\n<p>Mane is under contract at Wolves until June 2029.<\/p>\n<p>Join Our Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Receive a digest of our best United content each week direct to your mailbox<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Add as preferred source on Google Manchester United have reportedly held talks over a potential move for Wolves&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":772672,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[4100],"tags":[94,225919,79,16,15],"class_list":["post-772671","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-football","tag-football","tag-mateus-mane","tag-sports","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/772671","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=772671"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/772671\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/772672"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=772671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=772671"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=772671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}